Tiling around a bath and shower.

Hi, I would wait at least 4 weeks and make sure you prime any surface you tile with a suitable sbr/acrylic primer NEVER PVA! But the best option would be to tank (waterproof) to ensure a fully watertight wall surface prior to tiling, There are different kits available but they all work in a similar way. Adhesive and grouts are only water resistant not waterproof.

Hi, Thanks for your question. Drying time for plaster is variable, dependent on temperature and humidity. You will know when its ready, visually, by the change in colour, make sure its consistent all over. Once you feel its dried out then use SBR to prime, usually two coats, then you're ready to tile. Remember to fill the bath with water before before sealing. Hope that helps. Lee

Hi ...once the plaster is dry I would advise on removing any high spots if there is any . Next I would apply a tsp solution to remove any dust or grease from walls ...a additional option which I don't think is needed in this case due to walls being freshly skimmed would be a tile backer board as this is a completely water proof surface...this works great around baths and showers. Apart from this just ensure that before any tiles are applied to wall that there is a generous silicone seal where bath/shower meets wall and again once tiles are fitted ...a double seal ....this should resolve the query you have 👍

the fact this is a bath is of no importance the area should be treated a s a shower. I would recommend using tile board instead of plaster as the board is moisture resistant, this should have all joints sealed between the individual board. all angels should be taped and then the whole surface should then be tanked. think of a gortex jacket. then tiling as normal all grout and silicone should be waterproof and mould resistant.

Hi Giving the plaster a good 4 weeks drying time is always advisable generally you can tell with the colour of the plaster when it is all one colour instead of patching. A good coat of a primer such as ‘bal bond SBR’ is perfect most tile Depos will stock this or something similar, DO NOT use pva though as it can drawer the moisture back out of the plaster and reduce the grip the adhesive used will have on the tiles. Hope this helps Regards

Waiting 4 weeks is a good idea, but always prime the wall before tiling with APD or SBR. Depending on the shower (power shower?) you may want to consider tanking the wall as it is essentially a coating of rubber that you will tile onto, completely waterproof. Only other consideration would be grout, it is not waterproof and water will get behind, you may want to try epoxy resin instead. A bit more expensive but completely waterproof- hope that helps

Always allow 4 weeks from plastering and recommend applying an sbr primer before tiling

All wet areas should be done with a tanking kit. Grout and adhesive is not waterproof.

Hi, I would ensure the plaster is completely dry. Then prime the walls before tiling. Kieran

I would wait at least 4 to 6 weeks before putting anything on the walls then you have a few options. Prime the plaster then start tiling if it's not an area that gets very wet a lot but deffo apply the tanking kit around the bath/shower area. That is a must.

The best thing to do would be to wait at least 4-5 weeks until it's dry enough in order for the job to be done perfectly. After that you can start laying the tiles and make sure the sealant is waterproof.

Hi firstly all plaster should sealed with 2 coats of primer you could also tank this at an extra cost this will give you peace of mind knowing it’s sealed properly

Hi Leave the plaster to dry properly, and do the tanking around the shower, then primer all of the rest two coats and then Tiling. I personally not agreed to plaster the Bathroom walls....

It’s always advisable to leave new plaster till it turns a whitish sort of colour That’s a good sign it’s completely dry Also it’s always best to tank and waterproof in any wet areas But a lot of people choose not too I suppose it’s down to cost If it was my own house i would definitely do it

Hi leave plaster to dry atleast 3/4 weeks, and use sbr primer atleast twice before you start to tile