JoeJoe wrote:
"Tim Decker" wrote in message
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I have had to re-plaster part of my shower room. This is about 25mm
thick and was done using browning and then finish plaster.
I am assuming that I need this to dry completey before I plaster. Once
this is done I should prime the surface.
I have read conflicting advice on this. The tiling faq
http://www.enigmatist.com/free/john49/tilefaq.htm
recommends the use of pva.
However, elsewhere I have read that this can cause problems if it gets
wet.
I would be interested to hear the views of the group on this.
Thanks
Tim
Once plaster completely dry, PVA (5 to 1 or thereabout), and tile. I have
done 5 bathrooms and 7 kitchens this way over the last 5 years and haven't
had a problem yet.
OTOH I slapped tiles onto fresh plaster within days with no further
preparation at all, and they are fine also.
A lot probably depends on the tile cement. I found 'evostik waterproof'
which is like 'no more nails' in a tub. Its the best yet.