When we re tile we only plan to go a couple of rows high from worktop up.
Tiling onto plasterboard in bathroom.
It is feasible to tile directly to a plasterboard substrate as long as the following criteria are met.
You can tile over a wide range of surfaces and textures but wall preparation is absolutely crucial.
I thought perhaps a thin sheet of hardboard or similar attached to the wall a couple of coats of pva onto this and then tile onto this then in a couple of years we can take the tiles off without damaging the plasterboard and re tile.
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.
Plasterboard is a very common indoor wall surface but is not suitable for tiling without waterproofing.
Plasterboard should be a minimum of 12 5mm thick and should be securely screw fixed preferably at 300mm centres maximum to a seasoned timber framework incorporating stiffening noggins where necessary.
Any moisture that escapes behind the tiling in time will break down the plasterboard and potentially cause the tiles to work loose.
Having had a bathroom tiled straight on to plasterboard by the previous owners of the house i would definitely not recommend it.
Can i tile directly onto plasterboard.
Another suitable board would be the knauf aquapanel plasterboard usually around 26 for a 2400 x 900 size board.
A second vote for aquapanel here it s what we ended up having to replace the plasterboard with.
To prepare your walls for tiling is rather simple as long as you have the right know how mindset patience and tools.
Tiling onto plasterboard walls.
Before you get to it you should level the bathroom the kitchen and or the hallway walls.
It should be a minimum 12 5mm thick when fixed to timber framing or battening and fixed in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.