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Discuss Brick wall preparation in the Tiling Forum at TilersForums; Hi, I am plasterboarding a brick wall with dot and dab prior to tiling and the brick wall needs preparation, I am looking to use SBR. Where can I get ...
          
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    Hi,

    I am plasterboarding a brick wall with dot and dab prior to tiling and the brick wall needs preparation, I am looking to use SBR. Where can I get it from?

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    Tile giant will have it.


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    Is that the Mapei version.

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    don't forget some mechanical fixings for extra support
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    Why do you need to prep the brick wall before dot and dabbing
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    Why do you need to prep the brick wall before dot and dabbing

    tahts what i was thinking
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    Some have recommended priming the wall first on here. Personally i never bother that stuff sticks like the proverbial to a blanket

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    Ok thanks I'll just dot and dab away

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    Just damp the areas with water just before fixing, just in case of any dust that maybe on the bricks
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