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Plastering over tiles

Plastering over bathroom tiles

Plastering over tiles is certainly possible. Many people choose it when they are fed up with their old tiles. It can also be a budget-friendly way to redecorate the bathroom. By plastering new tiles over the old ones, your bathroom immediately has an old look. The professional can also take care of the joints. In older bathrooms you often see a lot of mould between the joints and on the kit edges. This is not a fresh and healthy look. A good reason to freshen up the bathroom as much as possible! What are the advantages and disadvantages of plastering over tiles? We are happy to tell you more.When to choose plastering over tiles

A If you are still satisfied with your bathroom, you can choose to have it plastered over the tiles. But this method is also suitable as a budget-friendly refurbishment of the bathroom. However, it is important that the tiles to be plastered are still firmly attached. In addition you need a plasterer who can deliver professional work. A plasterer makes the walls smooth. The plasterer also helps to ensure that the plaster is applied permanently. So that you can enjoy your new tiles for years!

The advice of professionals is to only plaster over tiles if there is no other option. In older houses, for example, plastering over tiles is a good solution. This is because removing the tiles can cause more cracks and damage. Is it possible to carefully remove the old tiles from the wall? In other words, you can remove the tiles in pieces. Then this is the best solution. By placing new tiles, you have a better chance that the plaster will not come loose. See also the page about painting over tiles.

In general, you should choose to plaster over tiles if:

you have little time
You don't want to do a major renovation
If you want a budget-friendly renovation
in an old house. Because removing the tiles could otherwise lead to cracks in the wall.

Because the tiles are plastered over, the space will become slightly smaller. The finishing layer will be about 1 cm thicker.

It is good to know that there is a difference in which plaster you use. In rooms like the toilet, bathroom and basement it is humid. The plaster that is suitable for these wet areas is the tadelakt and beton ciré. The best advice for this you get from the plasterer. They know exactly which type of plaster will ensure that the tiles on the wall stay in place.