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Discuss Is this correct. in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; i have 300*600 porcilain tiles going on dabbed on plasterboard is this ok...
          
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    i have 300*600 porcilain tiles going on dabbed on plasterboard is this ok

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    i would have thought it would move once you got on dabed! sorry could n't resist
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    yes that is fine, there are weight issues to consider but it will be fine.

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    yes this should be fine

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    thank you gays & yu bigandy

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    Make sure it is bare plasterboard and not skimmed though........
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    Quote Originally Posted by pamala View Post
    i have 300*600 porcilain tiles going on dabbed on plasterboard is this ok


    Is the plasterboard dot and dabbed to the wall, or are the tiles being spot fixed to the plasterboard?

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    dot & dabbed

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    Quote Originally Posted by pamala View Post
    dot & dabbed
    Not really sure if you are talking about fixing your tiles with this method but if you are, it is not something that is recommended.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pamala View Post
    dot & dabbed

    What is being dot and dabbed?
    The tiles, the plasterboard or both?

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    thank you gays & yu bigandy
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