The plaster is not dry all over, I am worried about what will happen in the future, is this a disaster waiting to happen??
2007-02-13 01:26:32 · 12 answers · asked by marbe11a 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
The plaster has to be totally dry before you can tile over it
he is just wanting to make money
DONT DO IT
it will cause problems
Im a Tiler myself,and would gladly do the work for you
But i live in Germany
(Ex Notts Lad)
2007-02-13 01:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should not be a problem as long as the plaster is dry normally4/5 days in summer time, longer during the winter. Dont be tempted to force the drying by the use of too much heating as this can cause the plaster to craze and crack. Also i would advise that you seal the plaster with some PVA bonding as this will stop the tile cement from drawing any moisture out of the wall and preventing the cement from setting and causing the tiles to fall off. This will of course prolong the time to complete the work, but at least you wont have to go back and redo the tiling like i have had to in the past.
2007-02-13 10:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by SIMON M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its all dependant on your circumstances and how the plaster has been put on, whether its been bonded an skimmed or boarded etc and how much moisture is in the area of the room,
as its damp at the moment if u dont need to tile yet i would leave it until dry, about ten days,
2007-02-13 09:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by Andyroo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I'd get some fans and move the air around to accelerate the drying. I would be sure it was dry, seal it and then tile.
Good Luck
2007-02-13 09:44:05 · answer #4 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably, I'd wait till it's dry, then coat with Unibond and water, that will help the tiles to stick to the wall and seal it!
2007-02-13 09:32:37 · answer #5 · answered by Greybeard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is. Wait until the plaster is dry. Remember your builder works for you. Take control and tell him he has to wait.
2007-02-13 11:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by badneighborvt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should wait until its completely dry.
If in doubt, seek opinion from other professionals if possible.
Don't be lead into something you are not sure of.
2007-02-14 09:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by alphacharlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are the least bit in doubt contact a tile manufacturer...
2007-02-13 12:25:32 · answer #8 · answered by buzzwaltz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not seal it with PVA if you are going to tile over it, read this-
http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/tiling/diy_Tiling_Why_not_to_use_pva.htm
2007-02-13 11:36:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be dry after
a week and you
can but if you are
worryed leave a bit
longer
2007-02-13 09:34:55 · answer #10 · answered by S Csparky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋