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chubbywayne44

Hi this is my first post and i was hoping someone out there could help with advice.
i am considering tiling my bathroom ceiling which is only 4 square meter. i am a joiner by trade so the problem doesnt lie there.
what i need advice on is
has any body done this before did you use plywood, plaster board,???
what adhesive what grout
what were your results.
Basically can it be done so they dont fall off:yikes:.
if so please could you give advice to a struggling chippie:thumbsup:
thank you all
wayne
 
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tfs

yes tiling a ceiling is possible.

1. simply treat the ceiling as if it were a floor but use mechanical fixings on the tiles!!
2. ensure the ceiling joists are free from deflection..this can be a bit of a task / headache because the ceiling joists into the ceiling space are not as thick compared to your 1st floor joists! the problem will arise more when your plodding around in the loft! if you have a loft conversion then this will have a supended floor which will help.
3. add extra strength by using 25mm wbp ply to the ceiling. again, ply adds strength, backerboards have different properties.
4. overlay with a suitable backer board for a stable surface.
5. use a flexable adhesive combined with mechanical fixings
6 as jay with exoxy grout
7 . good extractor fan!! and plenty of ventilation when possible

How would you go about mechanicaly fixing those tiles mate?
 
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Aston

at that thickness it would have to be a epoxy/resin to the rear of the tiles to adhere the fixing as chubbywayne suggested. upgrading the adhesive to an epoxy based/ swimming pool adhesive would also be a reinforcment. (belt and braces)
the fact that there will be no deflecton or weight on the new suspended ceiling will be a big plus too.
 
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cjones

would personally avoid at all costs but can be done....

ive done one of these before (well helped scottish greg from london tiling,tile genius might i add)..... the ceiling was plyed out ready for us and we attached big sand stone tiles to the ceiling using plenty of ardex adhesive. And drilled into the tile and mechanically fixed brackets on them using a 2 part liquid metal solution.

End result a lovely ceiling but i wouldnt wanna have a shower in there with literally tonnes of stone above your head.....

i might add that this method is painfully slow and a 2 man job.

Good luck
 
i tiled an angled ceiling once under a stairway.yes another crazy woman.it was a nightmare tiles falling, sliding, spacer lines all over the place.timber supports till cement cures, not a job to be looked foward to .best of luck i woulnt do it again even tho tiles have so far stayed put.
 
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Scott the tiler

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