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Discuss Tiling on a non porous surface in the Tile Adhesive, Grout and Substrate Preparation at TilersForums; I have a problem guys. I'm tiling a bathroom and one of the walls has that formica type paneling that cannot be removed. Do you know of any primer that ...
          
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    Default Tiling on a non porous surface

    I have a problem guys. I'm tiling a bathroom and one of the walls has that formica type paneling that cannot be removed.
    Do you know of any primer that would allow me to tile to this type of surface

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    yes but but how well is the board fixed whats it made of or do you mean Contiboard ? or Formica but you would be better removing it
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    you shouldnt need a primer as it cant penetrate finding a adh that will garantee over it might be an issue why cant you remove and

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    Because there's a huge hole in the wall behind the panel

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    PJC the board is very well fixed and it's Formica on 1/2 " ply

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    Default Re: Tiling on a non porous surface

    Quote Originally Posted by dennyjim View Post
    Because there's a huge hole in the wall behind the panel
    well remove the board and replace it with backer board or plasterboard or overboard it
    PCI primer 303 http://www.pci.uk.com/en/products/Pr...0303%20tds.pdf
    http://www.pci.uk.com/en/products/Pr...s/default.aspx
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    I feel like a shmuck It's funny that you can't see the wood for the trees sometimes
    Thanks for waking me up !!!

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    I feel like a shmuck It's funny that you can't see the wood for the trees sometimes
    Thanks for waking me up !!!
    yes when i grow up i want to be perfect to no chance

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