Anyone know what this is?

[RoyG]

New to this, kind of. Doing a large scale renovation of house from around 1910.

I've done a few smaller scale, but nothing this big. Started ripping everything out and got to the bathroom (tiled everywhere).
Taking the tiles off, massive chunks of what look like some kind of bonding for the old lathe/plaster has also been falling off. It's grey and has shiny specks in it, much newer than the house - probably 80's/90's (thicker in some places than others - just a skim in some places, not even that - so applied by hand whenever it was done).

It's solvable in the grand scheme of things - but making a right mess - anyone know what this and any recommendations on how to deal with it.

 

[ChrispyUK]

Hack it off, then it won't be there.

 

[Retired Spread]

jonny boy's been busy this month.....

 

[RoyG]

jonny boy's been busy this month.....





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Is it just bonding then. What are the shiny flecks in it?

 

[SmoothCriminal]

Looks like bonding.

 

[RoyG]

Hack it off, then it won't be there.

Is just bonding then?

 

[RoyG]

Looks like bonding.

Not seen the shiny flecks before - is that normal.

 

[bobski]

As above

Grey bonding

 

[Mouldyoldspudgun]

Is it just bonding then. What are the shiny flecks in it?

They are vermiculite

 

[tapit]

I often mix glitter into bonding in the run up to xmas.

 

[Deleted member 32554]

Not got a good phone screen , how about Browning or could be a bonding mix with sand

 

[Ritch]

New to this, kind of. Doing a large scale renovation of house from around 1910.

I've done a few smaller scale, but nothing this big. Started ripping everything out and got to the bathroom (tiled everywhere).
Taking the tiles off, massive chunks of what look like some kind of bonding for the old lathe/plaster has also been falling off. It's grey and has shiny specks in it, much newer than the house - probably 80's/90's (thicker in some places than others - just a skim in some places, not even that - so applied by hand whenever it was done).

It's solvable in the grand scheme of things - but making a right mess - anyone know what this and any recommendations on how to deal with it.

@Yann

 

[worthwords]

Picture 3 looks like rolled on artex or artex like product in which case possibly contains asbestos (which has since been skimmed over). I'd avoid making dust until you are sure.

 

[Retired Spread]

Is it just bonding then. What are the shiny flecks in it?

fk knows pal i'm retired

 

[MIXERMAN]

Stick a board over it and shut the door.

 

[Stevieo]

I often mix glitter into bonding in the run up to xmas.

I put glitter in mates dog food once when I was looking after it.

Ho ho ho

 

[johnzo]

Not seen the shiny flecks before - is that normal.

I have in the older bonding

 

[smoother09]

Kryptonite I think! I brought a lot over when I arrived!