Tiling onto dot & dabbed walls

[geoffr]

I've just dot and dabbed some plasterboard on a 2m squared wall and need to know if I have to fix it to the wall with any other fittings before I start tiling. I'm using 25mm x 33.5mm tiles (6mm thick) with a mosaic border.

Also, I've been told by my brother in law to use floor adhesive on the walls especially around the shower area as this will be more waterproof. Is this ok to do?
Thanks
Geoff

 

[penno]

The plasterboard should be fine as it is, as for the walls do NOT use floor adhesive on it, there is simply no need to. There are plenty of wall adhesives on the market that are suitable for the job you need. If you want extra protection then simply tank the shower area.

 

[Fekin]

As penno said, don't bother with flooring adhesive, use something along the lines of Bal Whitestar as it gives good grip and excellent water protection.

Tanking "in my opinion" isn't needed for domestic showers areas as long as you do a good grouting job, and use a good microban Silicon and grout.

 

[penno]

As penno said, don't bother with flooring adhesive, use something along the lines of Bal Whitestar as it gives good grip and excellent water protection.

Tanking "in my opinion" isn't needed for domestic showers areas as long as you do a good grouting job, and use a good microban Silicon and grout.

Yeah agree Fekin wouldn't bother with tanking myself mate but an option if you want that added extra protection.

And BTW geoffr tanking is basically a system you can buy from any good tile retailer that is applied to the walls to make the area waterproof. (if you didnt know)

 

[GazTech]

I've just dot and dabbed some plasterboard on a 2m squared wall and need to know if I have to fix it to the wall with any other fittings before I start tiling. I'm using 25mm x 33.5mm tiles (6mm thick) with a mosaic border.

Also, I've been told by my brother in law to use floor adhesive on the walls especially around the shower area as this will be more waterproof. Is this ok to do?
Thanks
Geoff

This will be perfect for you.......Gaz


BAL Prime APD

A modified acrylic polymer dispersion for use as a primer for a variety of backgrounds/bases prior to fixing ceramic tiles, mosaics and natural stone and prior to the application of levelling compound and the BAL WP1 TANKING SYSTEM. BAL PRIME APD isolates products containing calcium sulphate such as gypsum plaster and anhydrite screeds from cement-based adhesives, thus minimising the risk of reaction between the two materials.





BAL White Star

White, highly flexible, non-slip, highly water-resistant ready-mixed organic dispersion ceramic wall tile adhesive utilising the latest raw material technology and employing the highest quality acrylic resins. Conforms to BS EN 12004 for a D2TE Adhesive.

Suitable for use in dry and wet duty locations including heavy duty commercial applications such as communal showers and commercial kitchens. Ideal for use on a variety of backgrounds including cement:sand rendering, plaster, plasterboard, paint, sheets and boards, tilebacker panels and existing ceramic tiles. Suitable for use on worktops.




BAL Microflex Wall Grout

A White cementitious tile grout especially formulated with built-in Microban® antibacterial protection to inhibit the growth of bacteria, such as Listeria, Salmonella, E-coli and black mould. It provides an added level of hygiene protection in bathrooms, showers and food consumption areas. The grout also has built-in admixture to provide flexibility and to enhance the bond to the edges of tiles and mosaics. Conforms to BS EN 13888, Type C, Class G2.





in that order....Gaz

 

[Fekin]

Aye, forgot about the primer, even though I was in today to buy the bloomin stuff, :lol:

 

[geoffr]

Thanks for all the advice guys and thanks Penno for the explanation of tanking - I had visions of having to build something when I read it.
Thanks again
Geoff