PLasterboard?

[scottlwl]

hi guys i am starting a large (for me) commercial job this weekend and i have to tile straight onto plaster board.

Do i need to bond the board first?

god i am a noob

 

[grumpygrouter]

Tiling straight onto plasterboard is fine, what tile size/material etc? Bear in mind maximum weight that plasterboard can (support 32kg/sq mtr). Also where is the tiling to be done? Shower areas would need some sort of waterproofing. What type of "commercial"?

 

[scottlwl]

soz, its a commercial food prep area. Large kitchen full room tiling.

Tiles are 200 x 200 whites from wickes, so nice and light!!

Was going to use BAL Bue Star

 

[grumpygrouter]

I would check on regulations if I were you, I believe, and it would be good practise anyway, that you may have to use epoxy grout for food prep areas. Would also use White Star myself, BAL info doesn't mention suitability of Blue Star for commercial areas but that is just me, the extra cost involved for using a better adhesive is, in my opinion, never wasted - helps me sleep better knowing things aren't going to fall off.

The more experienced guys on here will I'm sure, also point you in the right direction direction.

 

[DHTiling]

use bal white star and grout with bal micro-flex ideal for food areas...
white star is highly flexible so itwill cope with any moisture expansion and the micro-flex has built in microban so no problems with listeria/salmellona or mould growth, then use bal microban Silicon to seal joints etc... hope this helps mate.. dave.........

 

[GazTech]

use bal white star and grout with bal micro-flex ideal for food areas...
white star is highly flexible so itwill cope with any moisture expansion and the micro-flex has built in microban so no problems with listeria/salmellona or mould growth, then use bal microban Silicon to seal joints etc... hope this helps mate.. dave.........

Listen to your Uncle Dave,he's spot on.Government have said that any grouting to be done in hospitals has to be with microban protected grout,being that BAL researched and produce it speaks for itself.Personally I would use white star and prime 1st with Bal prime APD

 

[brian c]

good advice as always DAVE,GAZ

 

[scottlwl]

thanks guys i will go with the white star for sure and micro flex grout

 

[Varley]

You need to prime the plasterboard before tiling.
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You shouldn't be tiling straight on to plasterboard.

 

[GazTech]

You need to prime the plasterboard before tiling.
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You shouldn't be tiling straight on to plasterboard.

Like my previous post BAL prime APD :wink_smile:

 

[Varley]

I know Gaz, your advice is spot on mate (as always), was just re-enforcing the fact that you must prime plasterboard as some others have advised otherwise.
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I would not dare challenge your knowledge of BAL products or tiling mate, maybe your sanity though:wink_smile:

 

[GazTech]

I know Gaz, your advice is spot on mate (as always), was just re-enforcing the fact that you must prime plasterboard as some others have advised otherwise.
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I would not dare challenge your knowledge of BAL products or tiling mate, maybe your sanity though:wink_smile:

Thanks Martin I do of course question my own sanity. PS can you give Reaper his retail tag plz I would be eternally gratefull:icon10:

 

[Varley]

I have pm'd Dan requesting just that mate, but the fate of the reaper lies in the hands of Dan, as he is the only one with the power to grant such a wish.

I'm sure it won't be a problem mate.

 

[scottlwl]

damn it, my trade supplier advised me that blue star would be fine, plus i didnt need to prime it.

This is going to end up being an expensive job for me as i havent quoted for any of this.



Wish
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EDIT

Wish i had posted here before quoting

 

[Dan]

If you think you're not going to make any csh dont do the job. Call them and say you'e foun out tht you need to use a different type of adhesives / grout than normal due to the area it's in although your labour price wont change.

If they want to pay a bit extra do the job. But dont get out of bed for nothing.

Gaz, given your new friend the Retailer tag as requested. The he is named Sandra though I think so I assume he's a She really. (judging by their email address anyway)