Btathroom walls advice please

[Pins]

Hello,

I'd like some advice regarding a refurb of my bathroom.

I have completely removed old toilet, sink and bath. All wall tiles have been removed and since a fair amount of the plaster came off I have now removed all of this as well.

So now the walls are down to bare brick. What do I do next? I have read a few posts regarding Aqual Panel and moisture resistant plasterboard but I'm still unsure which I should be using. The new bath will have a shower mixer, but I can't really see the shower element being used often as we have a walk-in shower downstairs which is used more on a day-to-day basis.

The bathroom has a large window but no extractor fan. Should I use the mositure resistant PB everywhere or AqualPanel everywhere or do I get the room plastered?
Or do I use Aqual Panel on the walls adjacent to the bath and mositure resistant PB everywhere else - this sounds like ideal solution??????

If mositure resistant PB and/or AqualPanel is the way to do it should I dotndab or fix battens and screw/nail in the boards.

Anybody roughly know the size and prices of moisture resistant PB and AquaPanel?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

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[Richard C]

Sorry if it seems blunt but try looking back through the last 4 weeks archive posts (not that many)! I & others must have covered this topic at least twice in that time! But do come back with specific questions if you feel the need.

 

[Pins]

Ok.

Looked through the posts and from what I can gather the AquaPanel (fixed to bare brick using battens) is perfect for areas adjacent to the bath. On all remaining walls moisture resistant PB can be fixed using DotnDab using a dry wall adhesive. And I should tape all the points....
Can somebody confirm this please?

I know I can tile directly onto AquaPanel, is that the same case with the moisture resistant PB?

Are there any recommendations for using a particular brand of moisture resistant PB and which dry wall adhesive?

BAL appears to be the most prefered waterproof tile adhesive.

Also I have ripped out all the skirting - is it ok to tile from floorboard to ceiling, or is there a particular reason why skirting should be in place?

When working around the window do I need to use/purchase any edging strips (if there is such a thing), or do I just ensure that the two pieces of PB fit together flush and then simpy tape the joints?

Thanks,

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[Richard C]

Well done & I’m not being sarcastic.

Ok.
Looked through the posts and from what I can gather the AquaPanel (fixed to bare brick using battens) is perfect for areas adjacent to the bath. On all remaining walls moisture resistant PB can be fixed using DotnDab using a dry wall adhesive. And I should tape all the points....
Can somebody confirm this please?

There is a method you can use to dot & dab Aquapanel & through fix; it’s not recommended by Knauf but it works, does not require battening & keeps the Aquapanel at the same level as the plasterboard. Do another search & you should find it.

Ok.
I know I can tile directly onto AquaPanel, is that the same case with the moisture resistant PB?

Yes

Ok.
Are there any recommendations for using a particular brand of moisture resistant PB and which dry wall adhesive?

I use only British Gypsum products mainly because it seems to be widely stocked where I am; I have limited use of Lafarge but I’m sure it’s equally as good; don’t know if there are any others. Lots of good info & tips on here:

http://www.british-gypsum.com/

Ok.
BAL appears to be the most prefered waterproof tile adhesive.

It’s not cheap but the best in my view. Use their grout also.

Ok.
Also I have ripped out all the skirting - is it ok to tile from floorboard to ceiling, or is there a particular reason why skirting should be in place?

You can tile down to the floor if you want; what are you laying on the floor? Ideally you should run a bead of silicone sealer around the edge where the wall meets floor; bit difficult if you have carpet though!

Ok.
When working around the window do I need to use/purchase any edging strips (if there is such a thing), or do I just ensure that the two pieces of PB fit together flush and then simpy tape the joints?

Thanks,
Pins

As your not plastering, you won’t need angle bead & self adhesive reinforcing tape doesn’t like corners; just make sure you have adhesive right up to the edge of the board so they stick together well & it’ll be OK.