Preparation What tile adhesive to go for?

[LM]

No that should be fine if it's all like that, just make sure to prime it well with atleast two coats of an acrylic or sbr primer.

 

[Rhodri]

Cheers. When the boards are up do they need to be primed also or just tile adhesive straight on to boards? Thanks

 

[Dumbo]

I always prime plaster board in fact there is very little I don't prime

 

[Rhodri]

Great. Thanks!

 

[Rhodri]

Have you dabbed boards on before?

Its not particularly difficult although there is a knack and learning curve to it. Getting the boards flat and plumb is half the battle. I usually do my own boarding before tiling, but had to get over a badly boarded wall recently that i would have usually just ripped off and started again. Not possible in this instance, so had to spend time levelling out with rapid set and going up a notch size. No fun 🙁

Sorry I only just seen this reply. No I have not done anything like this before. In at the deep end. Fingers crossed

 

[GoneGuy]

Sorry I only just seen this reply. No I have not done anything like this before. In at the deep end. Fingers crossed

Have a quick look online for some video tutorials to give you an idea

 

[Rhodri]

Have a quick look online for some video tutorials to give you an idea

It's all I've been watching! But am also aware there's a lot of rubbish online!

 

[Rhodri]

Is Mapei primer G suitable?

 

[Qwerty]

Is Mapei primer G suitable?

Yes, Primer G is a perfect primer ..... read the dilution instructions properly

 

[Rhodri]

My Mrs old man is a plasterer by trade, nowadays more office based. He said if I get a bag of bonding he will bond it and can tile straight on to the bonding. I'm not so sure? Is that a good idea?