Thinking of putting some leftover tiles on the wall along the kitchen counters (2 tiles in height). Today, there's only wallpaper on chipboard. What preparation work do I need to do? I heard something about needing gypsum board behind, or can I just place the tiles directly?
a thought, didn't people tile on chipboard in the past? it mostly worked then, right?!
I recently tiled on chipboard and it seems to work perfectly even through seasonal changes. I spread a layer of moisture barrier on the chipboard.
I recently tiled on chipboard and it seems to work perfectly even through seasonal changes. I spread a layer of moisture barrier on the chipboard.
Tiling on wood/chipboard is never ideal, but if you have to do it, use a special adhesive that is more flexible... Like Lips Flexicol or something similar...
Screwing up 6mm renovation gypsum isn't optimal either as it should also be glued up with the same type of adhesive.
Screwing up 6mm renovation gypsum isn't optimal either as it should also be glued up with the same type of adhesive.
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Particle board is not a good material behind tiles, the only time it works is when you want to remove the tiles. In our case, some came off by themselves and some stuck together 4 by 4 due to the grout.
To the rest, could one glue with silicone? It flexes a bit, but then that was the grouting :@
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To the rest, could one glue with silicone? It flexes a bit, but then that was the grouting :@
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Honestly, I don't understand the problem... :blushing:
There is advice on how to solve things on this forum, yet often alternative solutions are invented that are not okay... :S
Why not just take the advice given and do what the industry requires...
Glue the tiles onto the chipboard with adhesive intended for this, like Flexicol, but then you'll have a hell of a problem if you ever want to change the tiles...
Glue 6mm plasterboard with, for example, Flexicol and place the tiles on this, and then it's at least a bit easier when you want to change them someday...
Screw the 6mm plasterboard very carefully so that the screw heads don't go in too much into the plasterboard... The risk with this step is that it might not be very durable since it requires caution when screwing such thin plasterboard, and therefore it is recommended to glue that type of plasterboard... However, it makes it easier when you want to change tiles, and if you suspect that might be relevant, this could be an option for some.
There is advice on how to solve things on this forum, yet often alternative solutions are invented that are not okay... :S
Why not just take the advice given and do what the industry requires...
Glue the tiles onto the chipboard with adhesive intended for this, like Flexicol, but then you'll have a hell of a problem if you ever want to change the tiles...
Glue 6mm plasterboard with, for example, Flexicol and place the tiles on this, and then it's at least a bit easier when you want to change them someday...
Screw the 6mm plasterboard very carefully so that the screw heads don't go in too much into the plasterboard... The risk with this step is that it might not be very durable since it requires caution when screwing such thin plasterboard, and therefore it is recommended to glue that type of plasterboard... However, it makes it easier when you want to change tiles, and if you suspect that might be relevant, this could be an option for some.
As Paul writes, it's perfectly fine to glue tiles directly onto chipboard if you use products intended for this purpose.Merkurius said:
So-called tile adhesive, which is usually available in pre-mixed small containers, often contains plastic instead of cement and is flexible.
Problems with cracks in the grout can be avoided by choosing the right product here as well. There is grout that can withstand some movement.
A couple of times we've tiled in the kitchen directly onto chipboard. However, without grout. It's still holding up. The gap between the countertop/chipboard we treated with silicone. It had to be raised about 2 mm. Then tiles on this. With construction adhesive and hot glue. The hot glue secured the tile immediately. After 1 day, the construction adhesive cured. Why so? Because we tested with only hot glue. It came loose after a few months. I haven't used real adhesive in ages. Why? Because I'm an amateur