Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 May 29, 2011 3:45 pm Hi folks Due to some issues we are having with our ensuite, it is likely that the floor tiles will all have to come up - and naturally this also means the toilet and shower screen removed (the vanity is one of those 'wall hung' types so can probably stay put. Thing is, if we do go down this path, we might like to take the opportunity to put down different tiles more to our taste (we bought this house fully renovated so didn't have any original input). Thing is, I have removed tiles from solid plaster/brick walls before, and I know that sometimes/often, half the hard plaster comes off with the tile. How difficult (or easy) is it to remove tiles from plasterboard? Does it tend to rip chunks of the board off? Will we need to fully replace the plaster board walls? Part of me not so concerned if that were the case because it would give me an opportunity to put some soundproofing up between our ensuite and baby boy's bedroom - but that's only on one wall - don't want to have to replace all tiled walls (two or three). Anyway, do tiles come off easily from plasterboard walls? Thanks, HHCIB Removing tiles from plasterboard walls 3Jun 01, 2011 11:07 am You will need to re-plaster. Pref with aquaproof sheeting. Re: Removing tiles from plasterboard walls 4Jun 01, 2011 1:19 pm Depends really. Ive seen hubby just cut the plasterboard with the tiles still attached and replaster due to difficulty getting tiles off Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Removing tiles from plasterboard walls 5Jun 01, 2011 6:15 pm We do a lot of bathroom reno's. Cut the plasterboard sheets 1200mm from the floor all the way around the room. New sheets will fit straight in. Also, it means the tiles are still fixed to the plasterboard, so it's easier to get rid of, less mess. It's cheaper to do it this way. BTW, dont worry about the sound -proofing. The nipper will be be driving a car before you know it.... ".....teach people the flanges are rubber and are damaged when a gorilla turns them off....." Re: Removing tiles from plasterboard walls 6Jun 03, 2011 1:28 pm Thanks everyone. Answers my question at least . BuilderPaul We do a lot of bathroom reno's. Cut the plasterboard sheets 1200mm from the floor all the way around the room. New sheets will fit straight in. Also, it means the tiles are still fixed to the plasterboard, so it's easier to get rid of, less mess. It's cheaper to do it this way. BTW, dont worry about the sound -proofing. The nipper will be be driving a car before you know it.... BP (and Bam) - how do you cut the plasterboard 1200mm from the bottom (or anywhere) if tiles are attached? As for not soundproofing due to rapid rate of growth for bub - even older concerns me more (phones, games, friends in rooms - whatever ). HHCIB Thank you alexp79 and gommeqld for your advice, that's very helpful, thanks 3 7937 What we have done in a few theatres ( including my own) is run 2 layers of 13mm gyprock, but sounds insulation especially for the bass is really tricky as a lot of that… 4 2569 Plasterboard Gyprock is very popular as a reveal liner these days. You need to provide a way of supporting it, we use a modified timber reveal or bracket. You will be… 1 4748 |