Tiling on normal plaster board for shower

[Protiler999]

I have come across a shower cubicle to be tiled, the plaster board seems to be regular one (non water resistant) I seem to have two options, one prime the plaster board and tile it with good quality water proof adhesive, or tank it first. Just wanted to get a second opinion on this, is it safe to only prime it and use water proof adhesive or should I tank it?

Thanks

 

[Gazzer]

What water proof adhesive would that be ?

 

[Gazzer]

Anyway just tank it and you are done .

 

[Turkish tiler]

What water proof adhesive would that be ?

has been invented now is it ?

 

[Protiler999]

Bal grip which highly water resistant but not water proof

 

[Alan.P]

No such thing as waterproof adhesive Protiler999, as said above, tank it.

 

[Protiler999]

Sounds like the better option for peace of mind -- thanks

 

[DHTiling]

And the use name says protiler :lol: .. ye right.

 

[Protiler999]

Yes a long time ago it's called epoxy but don't want to use it if I don't have to

 

[Protiler999]

Don't appreciate your snide comment Dave, this is a forum, not a place to belittle, as I said in my intro, I was trained 20 years ago and I am getting into it again to get acquainted to current methods and materials, I am not afraid to ask when I don't know something, don't need to made wrong for it either, aren't we supposed to help each other in these forums?

 

[enduro]

And the use name says protiler :lol: .. ye right.

Give him a break...At least he is on here looking to get advice on the best solution. :lol:

 

[DHTiling]

An adhesive does not waterproof a substrate , even 20 yrs ago it was still the same answer.

 

[DHTiling]

Don't appreciate your snide comment Dave, this is a forum, not a place to belittle, as I said in my intro, I was trained 20 years ago and I am getting into it again to get acquainted to current methods and materials, I am not afraid to ask when I don't know something, don't need to made wrong for it either, aren't we supposed to help each other in these forums?

You chose the user name and then posted that question... if you are not a pro tiler then ???..

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Give him a break...At least he is on here looking to get advice on the best solution. :lol:

I really do appreciate that Andrew... it is all in the name as they say..

 

[enduro]

Protiler Dave is just having a bit of light hearted fun mate. We are a friendly bunch on here.

 

[AliGage]

Maybe a bit of influence from some other new users recently perhaps? Timing.
I haven't caught your intro sort so welcome along protiler999

 

[AliGage]

Oh. And if the boards were good id tape and tank.

 

[DHTiling]

Yep , thomas the tank here as well

 

[Rookery]

Bal grip which highly water resistant but not water proof

And highly expensive. What tiles are you planning to fix?

 

[Stef]

Tank it & tile it, job done!!
Use a cement adhesive instead of a tubbed addy,
Even if it is a D2 tub you are still better & probably cheaper with a bag,