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[Bluerich81]

I am renovating my house and am starting on the bathroom. After removing the old tiles, alot of old render/plaster has come away, revealing some bare brickwork. Most of the old surface (about 3/4" thick) is good but there are some bits around the wetter areas where is has just fallen off. Obviously I need a good flat surface to tile onto but I'm not sure how to do this. I normally just use a bit of bonding for little bits but I think these areas are a bit big. I was thinking of rendering it but not sure if this is the best way and not sure of the mix. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Cheeers, Richard.

[welsh brickie]

if alot of the render has come away your better taking the lot off than patching,You can then dryline the wall and plaster.Its going to be a lot easier

[Bluerich81]

Thanks for the reply, Ill definately keep it in mind.

[Bluerich81]

Cheers mate, would I have to plaster over the plasterboard or can I tile directly to it?

[welsh brickie]

I prefer to plaster first.Then tile