How to DOT AND DAB ?

[tysfoot]

just wanted to know of how to dat and dab succesfully

What the processes are and what materials and tools i need

Cheers

 

[wetdec]

Have a look here in the pdf section :

Dry lining

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[tysfoot]

cheers for that, seems a bit advanced for what i need to do. i only need to dot and dab one wall, the window wall. can i just dab stright onto the plastered wall

 

[wetdec]

Look through the document dont be scared of it its all in there and is easy. Yes you can

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[tysfoot]

can you tile stright onto a plasterboard and will i need to fix screws into it for added strenth

 

[wetdec]

I have changed the pdf for an easier one for you.

You can tile straight onto it within reason obviously

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[tysfoot]

where is it. well i will be tiling onto i. i was thinking of doing it tonight and tiling onto it tomos

 

[wetdec]

Same place as last one, I swapped them for you !!

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[tysfoot]

ok read it, cheers for that. doesnt say for tiing though. do i need to prime it with pva before tiling onto or not

 

[DEN]

Don't use pva it has no use in tiling,use an acrylic primer for plasterboard.

 

[IvegotsTILE]

Tys did you not learn this on your plastering course?

You should know not to use pva being a regular by now mate.

 

[brian c]

Simplified Dot And Dab Description.....cut Gyproc To Size By Saw Or Saw Pad ,dot Some Drywall Adhesive At 6 Inch Intervals In A Grid Effect On The Grey Side Which Is The Back Of The Gyproc.,now Place It On Wall And Use A Piece Of Wood Or Feathered Edge To Push The Gyproc To The Wall,take Care And Check With Spirit Level For Flatness,then Do The Same With The Next Piece And Use Bead Again To Get A Straight Wall.......easy As That M8.

 

[floydyboy]

Simplified Dot And Dab Description.....cut Gyproc To Size By Saw Or Saw Pad ,dot Some Drywall Adhesive At 6 Inch Intervals In A Grid Effect On The Grey Side Which Is The Back Of The Gyproc.,now Place It On Wall And Use A Piece Of Wood Or Feathered Edge To Push The Gyproc To The Wall,take Care And Check With Spirit Level For Flatness,then Do The Same With The Next Piece And Use Bead Again To Get A Straight Wall.......easy As That M8.

being a plasterer i would not say its as easy as that, if the wall is out you got to pack it out, if the boards are warped it creates problems also wat are you dryling onto all to be considered however brian has described it well, apart from the pitfalls.
for a straight edge for drylining i use a uprigt section of a aluminium door totally true.

 

[bearwithme]

tys, before you dab stick a straight edge over the wall, find and mark the low spots. that way you can stick extra adhesive in them to take up the slack. when you tap the board back dont hold the straight edge vertically( you could push too much either end) . hold it diagonally across the board and tap. this will straighten up the board better. hope this make sense and helps. dave

 

[markfxy]

always put a bead of d&d adhesive around the edge of the board to stop any movement on the joints

 

[wetdec]

Here you go m8

Have a look here in the pdf section :

http://www.wetdecs.co.uk/useful-pdfs-for-tilers-a10.htmlDry Lining



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