Shower Floor Revamp

[gb3]

Cant find any pictures of the original installation. I think he may have fitted a membrane to the shower area.

Would the membrane cause an issue when removing the tiles? I have removed ceramic tiles before, to be honest Im not too sure of the best way to remove the porcelain tiles, they are quite large and i dont want to damage the aquadec...any tips?

 

[akinsontiles]

If they are loose then they may just need levering up with a small chisel. Other than that werar gloves and goggles and try to chip away at the tile with a hammer working from the centre toward the edge. The impact of the hammer will cause the tile to disintegrate and you can then remove it in small sections. Be warned - you need to control the level of impact you use just enough to damage the tile but not to go through the tray. I suggest building up the strength of the hits you do from light up to one that causes the required destruction but not over doing it.

Keep the doors shut so that shards of tile don't fly off too far and beware for sharp edges on the tiles. PPE is a must!! Good luck

 

[gb3]

Oh!

Sorry guys, I got it wrong. Its not an Impey former. Im almost sure its a Tuff 2 shower former.

Does that change anything?

 

[Gazzer]

"If" theres is a membrane then the chances are it will become damaged in the tile removal process. The actual base "could" get damaged too and I would remove the shower screens for safety while removing the tiles.

 

[gb3]

No worries, Cheers guys. Really appreciate the advice. I will order all the bits and pieces and have a WORD REMOVED. Just going back to grout, is the general consensus not to bother with epoxy grout or what?

ta

 

[Gazzer]

I wouldn't bother with Epoxy and please mind your language.

 

[jay]

No worries, Cheers guys. Really appreciate the advice. I will order all the bits and pieces and have a WORD REMOVED. Just going back to grout, is the general consensus not to bother with epoxy grout or what?
ta

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does that mean the same over there as it does here :lol:

typo i think crack

 

[gb3]

OMG, what did I write? It wasnt meant to be offensive lol.

 

[jay]

its okay you made me laugh just a typo

 

[Mike]

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does that mean the same over there as it does here :lol:

typo i think crack

i didn't think that was swearing saying it in that context?