Tiling on Wall Panel

[graham1708]

Hi all, I'm looking for some advise on tiling on wall panels. 2m2 kitchen splash.

The wall panels are very thin 2-3mm and looks like laminate? the customer said its been there for about 15yrs and its been painted over.

Removing the board is out of the question as she has just had a new kitchen fitted around it.

The tiles are 100mm x 100mm ceramic. I was thinking about sanding with high grit to key then using a flexi rapid set addy so I can grout the same day.

Any advice?

Cheers
Graham

[whitebeam]

I know what your saying because the kitchen hes been built around the laminate but I would'nt expect the tiles to last with it being that thin. I would'nt touch it personally with a barge pole, It needs ripping off and redoing properly. It will cause you so many problems

[graham1708]

Cheers Whitebeam
That is what I told the customer but she practically begged me to tile it as it is??
I also said I couldn't offer her any kind of insurance on the job and she excepted that.

So its kind of rock and hard place, just wondering if I could use gripfill or something? I know it's not professional but she wants it done regardless.

Graham

[doug boardley]

I agree with whitebeam, and no amount of her begging just to get on with it are gonna make the tiles stay on any longer

[whitebeam]

The grout will crack then she will expect you to sort it out, to many problems mate

[graham1708]

I agree with whitebeam, and no amount of her begging just to get on with it are gonna make the tiles stay on any longer

lol

The thing is, in the current climate I can't afford to say no so I'm trying to find a way around it. I'll give her a ring tomorrow and offer to cut out the panel between the worktop and (it's only 2m2) wall units then D'n'D the walls with plasterboard and seal before tiling.

Just need to make sure I'm not opening a can of worms.

Graham

[kilty55]

why cant you screw 6mm hardibacker board over the top if the laminate is solid enough?

[BDS]

If you have to do it then get it in writing stipulating every fact of what could or will happen and that you`ve told them of the facts and that you are not accountable in anyway shape or form then get them to sign it,personally i`d walk but thats me.

[graham1708]

why cant you screw 6mm hardibacker board over the top if the laminate is solid enough?

Good idea but as the wall units do not go right arround the area you would see the top of the board if you know what i mean? cheers tho

[CJ]

Is this a park home? (TRAILER)

[graham1708]

Is this a park home? (TRAILER)

LOL......don't see that wall board in many places, trust me to get offered that job

[Dave]

Use 6mm hardi.....leave it shy of the tile height( exposed area's)....then when you tile use a thicker trim and it will sit back to hide hardi backer and tile edge......thats the best option a part from ripping out..

[graham1708]

Use 6mm hardi.....leave it shy of the tile height( exposed area's)....then when you tile use a thicker trim and it will sit back to hide hardi backer and tile edge......thats the best option a part from ripping
out..

Cheers Dave, thats the way I'll do it, the customer dont like trims?!? so i'll do as you said but fill the void between top of backer and the tile with grout

Dam I love this place!!

[smurf21]

Im with dave on this one NMP mega adhesive and screw and trim the tops, DONT TILE ON THAT RUBBISH ITS YOUR REP AT STAKE.

A satisfied customer will tell one other a dissatisfied customer will tell everyone.