To bead or not to bead, That is the question... - Tile Advice

[theandroids]

Hey all, got rid of manky old ply and steel studs.Now I have a couple questions, do I need to bead the corner if i'm tiling? I know you bead it if you are plastering, so i'm just wondering what to do. Also, do I need to prime the hardiebacker before applying Aquadenfese liquid membrane?
Any help is appreciated.

 

[Qwerty]

No to beading, yes to priming

 

[ttt tiling]

Would personally tape the joints as well

 

[theandroids]

No to beading, yes to priming

Ok, thanks, what type of primer, I have Bal APD, is that adequate or is there something else I should use to prime the hardiebacker?

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Damp sponge!

 

[theandroids]

Would personally tape the joints as well

Yes, I will be taping the joints after I apply the waterproof Liquid membrane. Or should I do it before?

 

[GoneGuy]

Damp sponge would be enough to get rid of dust etc, an acrylic primer should be ok as well

 

[theandroids]

Damp sponge!

So no primer, you just use a damp sponge?

 

[theandroids]

Damp sponge would be enough to get rid of dust etc, an acrylic primer should be ok as well

Yeah, was planing to wipe the boards down before I got started. So I don't really need primer then?

 

[GoneGuy]

Yeah, was planing to wipe the boards down before I got started. So I don't really need primer then?

No but it won’t hurt to use it I do both

 

[theandroids]

No but it won’t hurt to use it I do both

Is Bal APD primer fine to use?

 

[GoneGuy]

With tanking I use same brand primer, for on floors I use sbr

 

[LM]

Is Bal APD primer fine to use?

Yes BAL APD is fine so long as you follow the instructions regarding dilution etc.

 

[theandroids]

With tanking I use same brand primer, for on floors I use sbr

Ok, I'll get started tomorow

Yes BAL APD is fine so long as you follow the instructions regarding dilution etc.

Sure thing.

 

[LM]

BAL/Ardex primers are some of the best there is. Their quality is hard to beat.