Covering old tile in bathroom - need help finding local material source
#1
04-18-11, 12:00 PM
Covering old tile in bathroom - need help finding local material source
I've got 48" high tile on 3 walls in the bathroom. Was going to just remove it, but it's laid in a thick cement base, so I thought I might just cover it with PVC beadboard instead (PVC to avoid moisture issues). Problem #1 is that I can only find small sections of the stuff at the local Philly stores, and they usually stock 36" height, not 48". What I need are something like 4 x 8 panels - does anyone know where these might be obtained?
#2
04-18-11, 03:48 PM
I don't think you will be pleased with the outcome anyway. Do the tiles roll over at the top? How do you plan on addressing that? How will you get these panels to adhere completely to the slick tile in a moist atmosphere? I know you are up against a hard rock, but aside from complete demo, I'm not sure of a covering that would be compatible. Stay tuned, maybe others have better ideas.
#3
04-19-11, 08:01 AM
Chandler - yes, it's got a course of black bullnose across the top. I figured I'd find some way of covering the gap with creative molding application or something. For adhesion, I planned on going with a good construction adhesive. I know it's a challenge, but the prospect of tearing out three walls worth of tile and cement makes my skin crawl (as much as I love swinging a sledge hammer).
#4
04-19-11, 09:58 AM
What is wrong with the tile that you need to cover it up?
Tile on a Portland cement base should last a good long time and not leak.
I have seen 4 x 8 panels of FRP. I don't remember where but I know they exist. They are made for wet applications. I don't know about bonding to tile. You might be able to etch the tile or mechanically scarify it before you stick anything to it.
Tile on a Portland cement base should last a good long time and not leak.
I have seen 4 x 8 panels of FRP. I don't remember where but I know they exist. They are made for wet applications. I don't know about bonding to tile. You might be able to etch the tile or mechanically scarify it before you stick anything to it.
#5
04-19-11, 11:48 AM
Aside from it looking dated and conducting too much cold from the exterior wall, there is a row of cracked tile from settlement, and I haven't had any luck finding tile to match the 60-year-old product.
#6
04-19-11, 02:33 PM
Rest assured, you WON'T find any matching tile. Too bad we can't talk you into a sledge hammer party and a gut out. It would be fun...........er satisfying in the end? I just hate to think you are going to "make do" on a couple of walls you could demo and refurbish to a slick new surface of your choice. Aside from the physical labor, we can help you through it.
