new plaster

[yoza 114]

lookin for some info on a new plasterd wall.how long should u leave before u can start tiling.

[M D HUGHES]

4 weeks I think

[Leatherface]

When it is thoroughly dry - depends upon conditions.

the thing is with plaster, it may look dry but then you will get a patch showing about a day later. This is because the surface moisture dries quicker than the base moisture, and absorption etc....

With internally rendered walls, give it 2-4 weeks.

With plasterboard and 2 coats of board finish, give it 3 days to a week.

[yoza 114]

cheers guys.Think il leave it for 3 weeks 2 be on save side

[vince1]

i got told you should let it dry for 6weeks looks dry from outside but there is water still inside well thats what i got told

[lucyloo]

hi guys ive always been told to let it set a few weeks b4 tiling over, is dream on fresh new flat areas though

[NETT Darren]

British Standards say 4 weeks but that depends on conditions of humidity, concepts times are about right

[tony TLC]

i go with 4 weeks dont let any 1 say much less as it will look dry but it will hold a lot of moisture free standing tiles held up with grout wont stay there if they have a knock

Originally Posted by vince1

i got told you should let it dry for 6weeks looks dry from outside but there is water still inside well thats what i got told

Well I got told that Peter Andre's backside goes like a fiddlers elbow when he's on top of Jordan......