Hardy backer 12mm. Is it possible to dot and dab using thickset adhesive?

[DHTiling]

Also backer boards hold a lot more weight.. if the choice is there then use backer boards IMO..

 

[Ian]

Also backer boards hold a lot more weight.. if the choice is there then use backer boards IMO..

Good point, my brain has been pickled by beer and stopped me remembering everything!

 

[inspectapart]

I`m totally confused now. I have been told that unplastered plasterboard is fine to tile over??! If that`s the case, why use backerboards at all for ordinary tiles? Also, I thought that water can get through the grout, and if so, this wouldn`t be a good idea would it? And why don`t hardi recomend dot & dab ? I could still screw and plug through the dabs for extra strength maybe?
I might just d&d plasterboard and tank it. I just removed all the old tiles from plasterboard and it wasn`t a pleasant experience. I ended up back at the studding.I thought that baackerboards might allow for easier removal of tiles next time??
Bob

 

[Ian]

How long do you expect/want the tiling to last before you change it again?

 

[inspectapart]

10 years!!! But that doesn`t answer my question. ,,,,,,,,, Can I dot and dab Hardi backerboards ??

 

[kilty55]

you can use either backerboards or you can use plasterboard and tank it either way its fine but hardi dont advise dot and dabbing the boards

 

[kilty55]

10 years!!! But that doesn`t answer my question. ,,,,,,,,, Can I dot and dab Hari bckerboards ??

no you cant dot and dab them

 

[devonmark]

You only need to tank the area where the water will go, no need to do the whole bathroom