2007-09-21 07:36:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
After you have tiled it. The bare plaster will soak up any splashes, and never dry properly!
2007-09-21 10:49:26 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT allow moisture into the plaster! Don't take a shower or bath until the plastered surface is sealed, either with a primer and paint that contains a mildewcide, or with tile.
Once the plaster is exposed to moisture, you will get mold and mildew growth. Plaster is one of the best mediums for mildew to grow in!!!
So...no showers or baths until the plaster walls are totally sealed!
2007-09-21 08:09:23 · answer #2 · answered by Rawstuff 007 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With all due respect to you; I gave THUMBS up to some who answered in a way that might seem offensive, but they were spot on in some respects.
Since you didn't state that you plastered the shower area, I want to assume you didn't. I am however; amazed that anyone still uses plaster.
Certainly IF you did plaster the shower; "NEVER" is a righteous answer. Hopefully you took a shower BEFORE the plastering; and didn't sweat much.
In any cases I wish you well
Steven Wolf
RAW I have to disagree,,no offense meant. Plaster,,,much like Gypsum in drywall is NOT a medium MOLD will inflitrate. On dry wall it's the paper and paint mold attacks. On a plaster wall it will settle on it, but not penetrate.
2007-09-21 11:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hope your talking about walls that are not in contact with water from the shower.
Plaster takes about 3 days to dry out. but the shower use would not cause any problem with the plaster, providing water does not run down the plaster.
2007-09-25 02:16:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not shower on bare plastered walls, within weeks the plaster would deteriorate. Ensure that the shower space you are using is fully tiled and all abutments are mastic sealed with silicone product. If the remaining walls are painted use a anti condensation paint this will alleviate mould etc in the future along with sufficient permanent ventilation.
2007-09-21 12:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least 48 hours, hope you are going to tile over the plaster at some time.
2007-09-21 07:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
once the plaster dries fully seal the plaster with a coat of Gyproc primer /sealer.once this has dried it should be OK.you could of course put a coat of diluted uni bond on [1/3 uni bond to2/3rd water. a tip you may not be aware of leaving a naked light bulb on will help dry out your plaster try it you may be pleasantly surprised
2007-09-21 08:54:28 · answer #7 · answered by TIGER 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most of the answers are right ..you don't take a shower on a plastered wall without protection ever !..either you tile it or fix waterproof wall boards ..these boards work very well..the most common one is called mermaid board ..lots of colours and designs ..easy to fix and 100% waterproof if fixed correctly ..the big advantage is ..no grout to go discouloured and leak
2007-09-21 21:45:52 · answer #8 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the plaster is in your shower as well ..NEVER.you have to tile it first
2007-09-21 07:50:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
You can have a shower right away,just not in your bath
2007-09-21 07:41:58 · answer #10 · answered by naseldrip 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋