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[peterk01]

Hi,

New to diy and to forums so grateful if you can bear with me.

Bought timber to build a mock 2mtr x 2mtr stud wall, and gypsum board from B and Q to fix to it.

I wish to use this to practice plastering and tiling and will do those B and Q classes. But would like any tips to go along with what I have researched up til now, including:

not using pva/water mix onto gypsum board prior to tiling.

Should I use a specific brand of primer on gypsum board prior to practicing my plastering?

Once I have done this and put a layer of plaster on (drying time taken into consideration also), is there one better make of tile adhesive to consider when trying to tile?

I will also be trying to cut holes into gypsum board to fit a couple of socket boxes (not wired) so I can practice tiling around them, should I cut holes before or after putting the plaster on?

Any help is appreciated.

Kind regards.
Pete.

 

[AliGage]

Hi and welcome.

B&Q courses?

 

[Alan.P]

Is this a wind up, reading your post you haven't done any plastering, any tiling and you want people to tell you how to try and do it all in a thread, gotta be a wind up.

 

[peterk01]

Didnt ask to be told how to do it all but thanks for your insight anyhow.

 

[Mr Tiler]

its not me btw. lol

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and his names... peter 'k' lol

 

[peterk01]

Again thanks for your advice. Must say, for all the professionals giving advice on this site, so far I have had Alan P not being able to read my post properly and a Peter K joke from a tea bag. Sweet.