If primed correctly is it ok to tile on to new plasterboard or do i need to get it plastered first?

Originally Posted by ukracer

If primed correctly is it ok to tile on to new plasterboard or do i need to get it plastered first?

No, no need to skim. Plastering it will reduce the weight capacity for tiling. Depends on the type of adhesive you are using as to whether it needs priming or not, though it will not hurt to do so. Use an acrylic primer.

you an tile right away and as grumpy says prime first or use ardex d20 which needs no primer

andy

which specific primer would you recommend?
Got Bal adhesive/grout etc

Originally Posted by ukracer

which specific primer would you recommend?
Got Bal adhesive/grout etc

I use bal sbr at present (5 lts lasting ages!) dilute to about 3 or 4 to 1

If ever in doubt phone the adhesive technical help line

Originally Posted by faithhealer

I use bal sbr at present (5 lts lasting ages!) dilute to about 3 or 4 to 1

If ever in doubt phone the adhesive technical help line

i take it you mean 3 primer to 1 water?

Originally Posted by ukracer

i take it you mean 3 primer to 1 water?

Other way round friend, sometimes 'skins' if it's too 'thick'.

Roger that!