Asked on Jun 27, 2016
Updating dated bathroom tiles with concrete?
by Bloom Simply
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We want to update the small bath in our German house. German baths are tiled all the way to the ceiling and sometimes even the ceiling. Everything is concrete underneath, no drywall so ripping out the tile would result in a major renovation. Has anyone used concrete over tile? I know that concrete over laminate has been done so we were thinking of the same in this bath. Advice, suggestions welcomed.
8 answers
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There are a special primers that can be used on tiles. I am from Lithuania and in our market we have BETOKONTAKT from KNAUF. I found an example in English: (http://www.jewson.co.uk/building-materials/plastering-plasterboard/plastering-accessories/products/KWSM0010/knauf-betokontakt-polymer-pretreat-20kg/) It is easy to work with, and after priming your tiles you can put on new tiles or a layer of plaster.
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Darius
on Jun 27, 2016
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You obviously must remove, rough up or cover the glazed finish for anything to stick. I would try out a sample tile with a few methods until you find the one that works best for you.
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Johnchip
on Jun 27, 2016
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Not the cheapest, but rather easy way, Cire. http://www.boncreations.nl/ You can send them an email for information in English.
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AWSAUA
on Jun 28, 2016
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Having seen German bathrooms myself my thought was "These are very nice! Easy to clean tiles all over." :-) What is it about the tiling you don't like and want to update? I think if I had a bathroom like this I'd 'update' with the use of pretty accessories such as towels, any thing you may use on the window shelf, rugs, different light fixtures, etc. I suspect the cost would be less too! :-) Just my opinion but I think the German tiled bathrooms are great!
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CK
on Jul 05, 2016
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If you scuff up the existing tiles, use a primer specifically designed for this project and don't use thick coats of the concrete so you don't get slippage...I don't see why you can't cover over the tiles. However, you might want to give it a lot of thought because if it doesn't turn out exactly how you envisioned it, or you tire of it down the road....it will be a MESS to redo. Perhaps, covering with concrete on the bottom half and then simply painting the existing tiles the rest of the way up might be a better solution? I have painted existing tiles before with great success....but I don't have your vision so who am I to offer an alternative? I'd really love to see the finished result. I'm excited to see!
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Sue Harviel
on Jul 06, 2016
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tommorow, I can check the name and send to you
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Harmony4u
on Jul 08, 2016
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I agree with Connie wholeheartedly. This bath looks lovely as it is. Have you thought about the complications you would create by layering concrete over the tile? All the fixtures have to be removed and reseated. When all is done you will be creating a surface that's harder to keep clean. Add some color with a window treatment, maybe hang a couple of prints, add a shelf. The bathroom is really great now!
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Annie
on Jul 09, 2016
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Home Depot and Lowes sell "The Gripper" specifically made for painting tiles - I'd use it under the concrete as well. I know it "holds" as I used it (as directed of course lol) INSIDE a 50's turquoise shower - that I painted white. Years later........still holding. Do you intend to stamp and or texture the concrete? The texture from the tiles - I assure you is hiding irregularities in the walls. All walls - none are perfect. A smooth coat of anything - may accent things that were hidden.
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Nan8294950
on Jul 09, 2016
Darius
on Jun 27, 2016
Johnchip
on Jun 27, 2016
AWSAUA
on Jun 28, 2016
CK
on Jul 05, 2016
Sue Harviel
on Jul 06, 2016
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