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[nb28]

Hi folks, im a bricklayer/plasterer trade and doing a job for a relative. its these tiles

Splitface Oyster Matt Natural stone Wall Tile, Pack of 8, (L)360mm (W)100mm | DIY at B&Q

Create a stunning feature wall with these natural stone interlocking splitface tiles. The naturally formed surface texture of the tiles combined with the varying tones and shades of the stone brings colour, character and impact to your design scheme.

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they are going on a chimney breast. Its a block background thats been painted more than once, weve scrapped off the first coat and theres still more behind it, whats the solution? can i tile straight onto it? do i need to prime it?

thanks for any help

 

[Dave]

Hi folks, im a bricklayer/plasterer trade and doing a job for a relative. its these tiles

Splitface Oyster Matt Natural stone Wall Tile, Pack of 8, (L)360mm (W)100mm | DIY at B&Q

Create a stunning feature wall with these natural stone interlocking splitface tiles. The naturally formed surface texture of the tiles combined with the varying tones and shades of the stone brings colour, character and impact to your design scheme.

www.diy.com

they are going on a chimney breast. Its a block background thats been painted more than once, weve scrapped off the first coat and theres still more behind it, whats the solution? can i tile straight onto it? do i need to prime it?

thanks for any help

Have you room to dryline it. ?

 

[nb28]

Have you room to dryline it. ?

Would that be ok giving it’s a chimney breast?

 

[Dave]

Would that be ok giving it’s a chimney breast?

Is it a working fire?

 

[nb28]

Is it a working fire?

It’s an active multi fuel burner this is the wall. Can see the flue at the bottom

 

[Bathfix Bob]

Use a heat gun and wide sharp chisel to scrape that paint off..