Tile Lippage

[actionjackson]

Re: Tile Lipage

Anyone?

 

[Scott]

Re: Tile Lipage

You'd be better to get it all off im afraid. Its not an easy task. I use a Fein multimaster or you can get a screed rubbing tool. I got mine from screwfix. Hire centres also have blocks from large hire machines that you can buy to rub it down

 

[actionjackson]

Re: Tile Lipage

Hi! Im beginning to think i should have left the tiles in place and put it down to experience.

Once i get it all up and sweep/hoover can i tile as normal?

 

[Scott]

Re: Tile Lipage

Yes but just take it one tile at a time. Run your fingers across the join to see if the adjacent tiles are either higher or lower than the one you are laying. If its proud then tap it down with a rubber mallet until its the right height. If its low then lift the tile and add more adhesive to the tile. I do this by back skimming the back of the tile with the flat edge of the trowel to add the desired amount. Re trowel the floor to make sure you had the same amount of adhesive as you did before. You can also adjust the amount of adhesive on the floor by altering the angle you rake the trowel at.

 

[shogun rua]

Re: Tile Lipage

Hi Scot,

What bit do you use a rasp? Are the any good? I was going to get one for my Bosch.

Cheers

Paul

You'd be better to get it all off im afraid. Its not an easy task. I use a Fein multimaster or you can get a screed rubbing tool. I got mine from screwfix. Hire centres also have blocks from large hire machines that you can buy to rub it down

 

[DHTiling]

Re: Tile Lipage

Hi! Im beginning to think i should have left the tiles in place and put it down to experience.

Once i get it all up and sweep/hoover can i tile as normal?

Easy this tiling lark ain't it.. 🙂

We will help as much as possible.

 

[Daz]

My tip would be to clean the area as much as possible, then sit a tile "dry" prior to mixing your adhesive. If you still have lippage then you need to either take up the surrounding tiles or knock some of the slc out until the tile sits slightly recessed to the surrounding tiles. That way when you apply your adhesive the tile should sit flush.

Good luck,

Daz

 

[Scott]

Re: Tile Lipage

Hi Scot,

What bit do you use a rasp? Are the any good? I was going to get one for my Bosch.

Cheers

Paul

Its really good Paul, im sure others will agree as well. I was a bit dubious until i touch the adhesive and it just disintegrates. Well worth the money IMO as the time saved is more than worthwhile. Also there is no disturbing other tiles if its job of just replacing one tile

 

[PJPro]

Call me sloppy but only another tiler is going to worry about a 1mm lip.

 

[DHTiling]

Call me sloppy but only another tiler is going to worry about a 1mm lip.

True...🙂

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