Advice for DIY install of bathroom and waterproofing walls - can I tile a dot and dabbed wall?

Reckon I'm good to go for tiling from this point @200sols ? Got my tiler coming early june

I ended up putting a baton behind the bath.


I haven't tanked ontop of the backer boards and waterproof tape. I believe that's unnecessary?


Should I prime the one wall of plasterboard or let the tiler do it? Suppose I've got some left over so could do it.

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Realised that my plasterer managed to put screws through my niche also (had other side plastered) fortunately not tiled yet!!!
 
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Tiler has started

He pointed out the tiles are ceramic not porcelain, don't think it matters (from porcelenosa and feel fairly high spec).

Think he did have to use a lot of adhesive to make up for the undulations in the boards (my fault!)

Rest of it is going to be white with this as a black feature wall.

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Bug One said:
Maybe make a big difference if you're not a professional tiler.
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Professionals use them too, with good reason being that it's impossible no matter how good you are to get less lippage without a levelling system than with, all other things being equal.

You cannot eliminate lippage without them and they cost nothing, so what's the advantage to not using them?

The notion that professionals don't use or need levelling clips is just wrong.
 
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Professionals use them too, with good reason being that it's impossible no matter how good you are to get less lippage without a levelling system than with, all other things being equal.

You cannot eliminate lippage without them and they cost nothing, so what's the advantage to not using them?

The notion that professionals don't use or need levelling clips is just wrong.
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As far as I'm aware pros tend to not use them again as not necessary and add extra time (and maybe cost? I think primary issue is time) . Every tile is back buttered and wall done with tile adhesive.

Doesn't seem to be any lipping problems anyways!

I need to do a smaller toilet downstairs DIY once this one is done, are there any clips youd recommend as I'll use them. Cheers.
 
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Looks like good work to me. Tiles look riven so levelling system isn't needed, but laying each tile in the best position takes time.

Good to hear you say they are back buttering as well.
 
Proper adhesive application means they are level anyway. If you have to match two tiles you lift the lower one. Adhesive isn’t compressible and so when lifting one you can introduce voids/air gaps
 
Just need to clean the grout /marks off but looks neat/pleased overall!

Shower and screen etc going in next week from the plumber, I'm going to sort the units out.

Tiler said hes had problems with those clips before, as you can end up with voids behind the tiles and the overall wall might go out of level (but each joint might be straight)

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Also another utility room he finished
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Shower screen and new shower
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Toilet and a towel rail which Ive had 8+ months finally fitted.

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Mirror, also some fitted cabinets. I just need to order a custom sized worktop now and over the counter sink.

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Thought this was an innovative one to make sure my cover panel was tight in, used a plasterboard prop

Should I bother covering the cut edges on bathroom units/cover panels before putting the worktop in? They shouldnt really see moisture. I Should have the worktop coming end of the week I hope.


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Below picture was actually before it was glued on but you get the idea..

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