Tiling onto gyprock

[ProjectPete]

Hi all, I'm doing a feature wall in theatre for a customer including my bamboo panelling however she wants a panel which protrudes from the wall and is tiled. I'm installing a timber frame for the protruding section and plan to clad it with gyprock, then tile it.

I've done plenty of wall tiling before but only ever on plastered walls.

So I'm wondering...What additional prep is required for the plasterboard prior to tiling and which adhesive would be best to use?

Thanks very much!

[sagedragon]

I would suggest not using Gyprock but paneling that you would normally put on a floor under tiles and then you will be able to use normal tiling adhesive.

[Jason]

Many thanks for joining in the discussion @sagedragon. I'm sure @ProjectPete appreciates the suggestion.

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[Jason]

@ProjectPete,

I will ask @MitchellMc to share his thoughts when he is back on the site tomorrow. Thanks for your patience in the meantime.

Jason

[MitchellMc · Accepted solution]

Hi @ProjectPete,

It's easier to tile onto an unplastered gyprock than plastered. I've double-checked with Dunlop and you can just tile straight on top of new Gyprock with wall tile adhesive and no prep. If you have any plastered joins or corners it's best to coat them first with a Dunlop 1L Multipurpose Water Based Primer. The primer is only for filled or plastered areas and doesn't need to be used on the paper surface of the gyprock.

Please let me know if you need further assistance or had questions.

Mitchell

[BevanJ]

Hi there @MitchellMc 

Can i tile directly onto gyprock with a mosaic style stone tile for behind a fireplace or does it need a 6mm villa board/cement sheet first? 

Ive found it qite hard to get a copy of the aus/nz wood burner standards.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @BevanJ. It's marvellous to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about fireplaces.

Different models of fireplaces have different setback requirements. So, it would be best to contact the manufacturer of your fireplace and request the specifics for your unit, as the Australian/New Zealand standards (AS/NZS 2918:2018) need to be purchased. Typically, the supplier will put together a mini guide/summary of the code to make installation easy. It might have points like the hearth must be of non-combustible material and extend 30cm from the front door, or combustible wall linings within the set-back zone must have a non-combustible covering such as tiles. Those are just made up just to illustrate. If you call the company, which is what I normally do, they'll most likely be able to answer your question. Let me know if it's one of our heaters, and I'd be more than happy to do so for you.

I'd recommend you consult with a certified wood heater installer, the wood heater manufacturer and your local council to determine the installation requirements in your area.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell