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Jennie

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Hi all,
I'm planning a bathroom refurb for my customer.
He has stud walls, which already have tiles on the plasterboard. New tiles are planned. I'm just pondering the best way forwards:
1. Do I remove the tiles (and the plasterboard with it) and put up new boarding (I like using 12mm cement board).
2. Or do I tile over the existing tiles. I'm not sure about this option, as couldn't be sure the plasterboard could support the extra weight.
He doesn't want shower boards (definitely tiles).
I'm veering towards option 1. But any advice would be much appreciated.
TIA, Jennie.
 

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Rip off the plasterboard and tiles you can try removing one but chances are it will damage it

and re plasterboard back with green board eg resistant if shower tank it as well
 

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