Tiling Onto Plasterboard Walls

Tiling over plasterboard involves adhering tiles to a paper surface and although this will present little problem in dry areas if the wallboard is subjected to moisture it may deteriorate causing failure.

Tiling onto plasterboard walls.

Tiling onto plasterboard walls. Do a precise measurement of the surface. Vacuum clean and wipe the walls. Firstly check the condition of the plaster skim it should be fully dried out and a light pink colour.

Loose paint must be scraped. It should be a minimum 12 5mm thick when fixed to timber framing or battening and fixed in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. Count how many tiles you ll need. Testing the wall for durability.

Can you lay tile on plaster walls. Prime the surface prior to the tiling. The technique of layering means for you to apply one layer of filler and let it dry before you apply the next coat. Both painted and bare plaster allows for the installation of tile.

Your good to go just make sure the tiling and grouting is done to a very high standard if water is able to pass to the wall you will end up with damp problems. Preparation for tiling onto plasterboard plasterboard should be dry securely fixed and rigid with no protruding fixings with the face to receive decorative finishes exposed. Hi is the stud wall plasterboard if so yes you can tile on the walls without plastering if you are using a shower i suggest tanking this area which you can get from any tile dealers just one other point use plastering scrim tape in the corners and cover with adhesive when tiling to stop any internal cracking of the joints i would suggest using bal white star if you are using ceramic tiles. Not all plaster wall surfaces will support the tile properly.

Score the wall with a stanley knife all over the area to be tiled the more heavily the better. Plasterboard plasterboard is a very common indoor wall surface but is not suitable for tiling without waterproofing. Answered 19th jan 2017.