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Discuss priming new plasterboard in the Tile Adhesive, Grout and Substrate Preparation at TilersForums; Hi guys, do you need to prime new plasterboard, the reason being i would usually use an acrylic primer, but having read conflicting story's on this site am just wondering ...
          
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    Hi guys, do you need to prime new plasterboard, the reason being i would usually use an acrylic primer, but having read conflicting story's on this site am just wondering as some say no need? thanks

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    I do mate,what addy do you use, powder or tubbed?

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    it,ll be tubbed mate, not sure of the make at the moment as theyve already bought it( not a good start eh) a thought that was best but just joined this forum and seeing all the diffrent ideas get,s your thinking, thanks for the reply

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    Its not needed if using tubbed gear but some people still do.

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    yeah thats the one mate.lol yes al say hello on the page , am just getting round how to use the site.

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    it will tell u on the tec spects most adhesive company's say no :Pete

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    Default Re: priming new plasterboard

    or, if using larger tiles, I go with primer and a good spf white addy.

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