Tiling on a skimmed bathroom wall - HELP!

[sg0102]

Hi there,

I am in the middle of refitting my bathroom, and it is the first job i have done - i am trying to do the tiling myself.

Now, the old tiles came down, and the wall needed reskimming, which we have just had done.

My questions is can we now tile on top of this wall, with just waterproof adhesive on the tiles? Or do we need to put some sealant down first? We have started, without any sealant, but my Dad has just told me i need to seal it?

Can someone please advise (asap!?) - and what is the risk of not sealing?

Many Thanks

 

[Gazebo]

I am with Doug on this one, lots of tilers i talk to still insist on using pva, when i mention acrylic primer and any tips i have got from you guys on here, they think i am being over cautious etc, 1 tiler even said i must have been talking to the tiling Police when i tried to discuss most stuff i have read on here, so yes concentrate on the new guys coming through is a good idea, in future i am going to keep my mouth shut when i am on a job as the plumber and the builder uses his own tiler, on my own jobs as a plumber and the tiler i will incorporate all that i have learnt here. and yes i am a plumber by trade, but a very nice plumber who gives consideration to tilers when i am on the job.
Merry Christmas to u all and thanks to all at the forum.
Gary

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