Removing emulsion before tiling

[Tommcd]

Hi folks,
I'm about to tile a kitchen in a new build. It's about 6 months old so has that magnolia emulsion all over the place. I've given quite a low estimate so really need to finish it in one day. Was wondering what is the quickest way to remove relatively fresh emulsion?

I'm sure with it being that trade stuff it will probably just rub off with a damp cloth, but then would I have to wait for it to dry before Sbr-ing?
Cheers

 

[Rookery]

What tiles are they?

 

[Tommcd]

Ceramic, 7.5x30cm and 8mm thick

 

[Rookery]

You'd probably ok with a light sanding/keying or a rub down with a damp sponge. Depending on the job, I might even be tempted to use a good ready mixed like white star. No priming needed.

 

[Flintstone]

You can’t use a ready mixed over paint, the moisture will bring the paint off. You can use ready mixed adhesive to do just that, spread it in, leave it 15 mins then scrape it off and it will remove the paint for you. In this instance I would prime wet a small area a few times, let it soak in and see if it comes off with a scraper, if it does then that’s your answer. If it doesn’t well, you make a decision what to do. Personally I’m happy to tile a splashback to Well adhered paint, using a cement based adhesive.

 

[Tommcd]

Cheers both, I'll use a rapid set cement based adhesive as ideally I'd like to grout by the evening. If I see what comes off with a rag, then rough up the surface then prime does that sound like a good plan?

 

[Rookery]

You can’t use a ready mixed over paint, the moisture will bring the paint off. You can use ready mixed adhesive to do just that, spread it in, leave it 15 mins then scrape it off and it will remove the paint for you. In this instance I would prime wet a small area a few times, let it soak in and see if it comes off with a scraper, if it does then that’s your answer. If it doesn’t well, you make a decision what to do. Personally I’m happy to tile a splashback to Well adhered paint, using a cement based adhesive.

I didn't say you could. I'd already proposed to remove the paint first.

 

[Flintstone]

I think you did rookery!

 

[Just Rizzle]

on new plastered walls a trick i use is sbr 1/1 paint on leave 5 mins to soak in then with good scraper scrape off

 

[Tommcd]

on new plastered walls a trick i use is sbr 1/1 paint on leave 5 mins to soak in then with good scraper scrape off

Thanks Ray i’ll give that a go