tiling on to plasterboard

[breca]

I am tiling straight on to plasterboard in an en suite,do i have to unibond the plasterboard first?

 

[MasterAbacus]

Posted in wrong area i think.....lol


In answer tho Id PVA them myself....

 

[toasty]

I'd get someone else to do it mate! Especailly if you think tiling is electrical..

 

[sm1thson]

Posted in wrong area i think.....lol


In answer tho Id PVA them myself....

-Im no expert either but from what Ive seen in the 'right area' PVA is a big no no for this. i expect the answer will involve marine ply and bal tanking followed by bal adhesive and grout (i think bal is the name!?!) but as i say Im not an expert.

 

[kai]

Use a type of waterproof building board made for this purpose - MASTERBOARD - can be cut drilled and worked like plasterboard, only it does not shrink, rot, or warp when wet etc, and is Part B fire compliant.

http://www.promat.co.uk/fp-products-masterboard.htm

 

[jj4091]

I am no expert but I have done that many times over the years with no problems & no pva.

 

[ezekiel]

use a acrylic based primer (but dont blame me if it blows up)