Tiling on lath and plaster walls

[ian158]

Anyone help?

So if i strip out the wooden laths (and plaster first of course), then attach plasterboard to the studs- what sort of weight with this then be able to hold? (will it then support the 60x30 tiles i want?)

Also- would you advise to get the walls skimmed as the walls won't necessarily be square/level for putting the tiles on?

Also would i use the moisture resistant gyproc?

With old properties the stud wall timber might not be the same size..and a little twisted as the lathes and plaster wwere'nt always nice and flat, more of a wave to it..if your using 600x300 then the new board will need to be nice and flat..run a long straight edge horizontally to the vertical studs to see how far if any, are out, you may need to pack them out..get the substrate sorted first, this will make laying the tiles a breeze..unless they're are bowed !

 

[robbieee]

Well i started hammering out the plaster and something just didnt feel right. Something was worrying me. I wanted to check there is zero possibility of asbestos in the plaster, as my house was built circa 1935.

So i have sent abit of the plaster away for testing. Once i get it back (hopefully clear), I can continue taking the lath and plaster completely out. The studs looks solid anyway.

 

[robbieee]

Yep i know about not getting it skimmed as the weight capacity drops to 20kg/m2

Thanks for everyone's input.