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Use a specialist tiler or general handyman for wall tiling?

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  • 31-05-2008 12:21pm
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    Katzi
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭


    I want to have the old wall tiles removed from my kitchen and fit new ones. I have a general handyman (very good craftsman) who will do this, but I am wondering if it would be cheaper and better to get a specialist tiler to do this.

    Anyone any advice? Also, what is the cost of a good tiler these days? I have no idea and cost would certainly be an issue.

    Thank you.


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    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,978 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    How would a "specialist" be cheaper? If you trust your regular chap to do a job and he is willing to then use him.

    Mike.


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    Katzi
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭Katzi


    I do not suppose a specialist tiler would be cheaper!

    What I am asking is - would a specialist tiler be worth it. I do not know what the hourly rate for tilers is. I pay my handyman per hour and it might be better to get a tiler as he/she might be quicker and for that reason work out better value.

    So - anyone know what the going rate for a tiler is? Thanks.


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    hunnymonster
    Registered Users Posts: 5,365 ✭✭✭hunnymonster


    If cost is an issue, have you considered doing it yourself?


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    Katzi
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭Katzi


    Thanks for suggestion. I am going to attempt to take the existing tiles off myself - which I think will take ages. My handyman is going to show me how to do it! However, if you (or anyone else) has words of wisdom in this respect it would be great to hear them.

    They are tiles on a plasterboard-coated wall that are reasonably tightly grouted. I am not concerned about breaking the tiles by removing them, but do want to minimize the damage to the plasterboard.


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    ircoha
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭ircoha


    Katzi wrote: »
    Thanks for suggestion. I am going to attempt to take the existing tiles off myself - which I think will take ages. My handyman is going to show me how to do it! However, if you (or anyone else) has words of wisdom in this respect it would be great to hear them.

    They are tiles on a plasterboard-coated wall that are reasonably tightly grouted. I am not concerned about breaking the tiles by removing them, but do want to minimize the damage to the plasterboard.

    leave them on and tile over


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    Katzi
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭Katzi


    Hi ircoha

    Would that really work?! Have you done it? I currently have medium size tiles on and am thinking of going with mosaic style. Is retiling over the existing practical in this situation?

    Also, will it make a noticeable difference to the depth of my countertop?

    Very interested in your suggestion and would welcome real experience. Thanks.


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