A G Fright Tiling Specialist. Hi,is the stud wall plasterboard if so yes you can tile on the walls without plastering,if you are using a shower i suggest tanking this area which you can get from any tile dealers,just one other point use plastering scrim tape in the corners and cover with adhesive when tiling to stop any internal cracking of the joints,i would suggest using Bal White star if you are using ceramic tiles. Dave Webley and Son. Plaster board does not need skimming prior to tiling, dry board or unskimmed board will carry approx 25 kilo's per square metre of wieght.
Adhesive manufacturers actually recommend tiling onto dry board. With regards to the cracking of grout in the corners, once grouted and dry all internal corners should be sealed with a good quality silicone sealant to allow for expansion and contraction especially on stud walls.
You can tile straight on to plasterboard, but the next time you tile you will need to change the plasterboard. Roc builders. No the walls do not have to be plastered. Bare plasterboard will actually take more weight in tiles than plastered board. Much would depend on your layout for a definitive answer though. Obviously if the walls are only half tiled etc then plastering would be required for a nice finish at the tops of the walls.
Shower areas will need something different also but as a general rule,plastering isnt needed for tiling. Short answer. No, never use PVA to prime a surface before applying tiles. The acetic acid produced when cement and PVA come into contact would render the adhesive and grout useless.
The plasterboard does not need to have any PVA applied - you are fine to just apply the plaster direct. However if the plasterboard is old or you are concerned for any other reason -then applying PVA will not cause any problems. Applying a small amount of plaster to test the suction is always a good idea. The stud partition walls, and often the inner faces of the outside walls too, are lined with plasterboard , but this is not skimmed with plaster.
As you have discovered, plasterboard is very absorbent so care should be taken not to get it too wet, lest it loses strength , so it has to be sealed. Yes, it is possible to tile directly to our Gyproc moisture resistant MR grade boards without any pre-treatment. If your wall has been plastered recently, make sure it has been left for at least 14 days before tiling on new plaster. If this isn't necessary , a coating of sealing primer directly on the plaster will ensure a decent base, just make sure you give it 24 hours to dry.
Removing tiles mounted on plasterboard may be either a simple or challenging task, depending on the tile adhesive that was used and how it was applied. Newer installations may be mounted with premixed tile adhesive or a thin layer of mortar, both of which you can remove with a bit of effort.
Prepping for shower tile is different than the prepping for tile on drywall. A shower is considered a wet application, so you need to waterproof the foundation, which you'll learn how to do in these instructions.
After the waterproofing step, the instructions are the same as if you were installing tile on drywall. Sheetrock , or drywall , is no different for tiling over than wood, plaster, cement, or other wall materials. If you are tiling an area that is not in a bathroom, tiles can be applied directly to the sheetrock simply and easily. The wall has to simply be prepared in order to complete this task properly. Tiling on plaster is ok, as long as your not fitting large format tiles. Still prime the plaster obviously when dry with acrylic primer.
Applying a mist coat will sufficiently seal your new plaster after it has dried. Many professional painters do not recommend using PVA glue to seal your plaster , as it can cause issues later on. The paint that you then apply afterwards is likely to sit on top of the PVA if you use this method. BAL Flex Fibre Plus has excellent non-slump or and non-slip properties, it has gel rheology meaning it maintains its structure making it ideal for large format tiles and both walls and floors.
Most adhesives are available in either white or grey. Generally, when using a lighter tile or grout you should use a white adhesive, and vice versa. For a sustainable and more eco-friendly option, Regener8 is a great adhesive available in S1 rapid and standard setting bags of 20KG white and grey. Find your nearest store. Free click and collect from over stores. Articles in this section How to install the Durabase CI matting system. How to tile onto bitumen. How to tile on vinyl floors.
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