Tiling on plasterboard

[graybags]

Is there any point in getting plasterbaord skimmed before tiling, guess that looking years ahead if I need to re-tile then perhaps easier to hack them off a skimmed surface ?

I have tiled the ensuite where the only plasterboard wall was skimmed by accident whilst the plasterers were doing the outside wall which had had a window opening knocked through.

Thanks

[graybags]

I only ask this because I now have the main bathroom to do which will be a mix of aquapanel and currently just bare plasterboard.

[whitebeam]

Plasterboard will take more weight of tile than a skim coat of plaster

[365drills]

I dont think there is any point.

[marc1106]

No point if your tiling over the whole wall youl have paid to have it skimmed for nowt!
and plasterboard carries more weight per meter than a skim coat! and as a preference i use MR board in bathrooms( but it is dearer)

[graybags]

Good point, I'd forgotten about the weight issue !, the tiles are pretty hefty porcelain...........I'll be needing some more 365 drills !

[foxman]

Hi, just remember 32kg per square meter on plasterboard and 20 kg per square meter on plaster.

[brian c]

You will need to use a spf adhesive with those tiles m8,that contains porcelflex...and suitable grout.

[DERBER]

You will need to use a spf adhesive with those tiles m8,that contains porcelflex...and suitable grout.

Good point Brian, make sure ya use bagged spf for porcs whether its bal or topps own brand etc

[Holohana]

remember that Hardiebacker will carry 45-50kg and should work out per m2 cheaper than Aquapanel depending on where you get it from.

Andy