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how to get tiling adhesive off walls???

driftykas · 2012-05-22 20:11:16

i'm getting a new kitchen and have taken off the old tiles from the walls but was wondering whats the best way to get off the old adhesive? would a sander smooth it out? wasn't planning to re-tile as the new kitchen has an upstand off the counter, so just want the walls smooth enough to paint.

22-05-2012 9:11pm

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driftykas

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i'm getting a new kitchen and have taken off the old tiles from the walls but was wondering whats the best way to get off the old adhesive? would a sander smooth it out? wasn't planning to re-tile as the new kitchen has an upstand off the counter, so just want the walls smooth enough to paint.

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#2 22-05-2012 11:27pm

Joey the lips

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You will need to remove as much as you can by any means possible and then reskim to get it looking good.

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#3 23-05-2012 12:11pm

mad m

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I found using a steam stripper and scraper and it flys off wall...Or use hot water applying with brush if you dont have steam stripper.

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#4 23-05-2012 1:00pm

S.L.F

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Yep steam cleaner is the way to go.

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