Are big wall tiles a problem?

Question

I've found some nice tiles for the bathroom walls but they're quite big. Will the size and weight be a problem for sticking on plasterboard walls?

Deborah · Accepted Answer

As long as you’d the correct adhesive there should be no problem with the weight and size

Stephen · Answer

No not if done properly.using decent tile adhesive
I.e a well known make

Neil · Answer

Yes it could be the plasterboard may not be able to take the weight of tiles,adhesive and grout

Jose · Answer

There is no problem about the size of tiles as the weight  will be approximately the same of minor tiles.
You must proceed the same way using a good primer and in certain cases using a comment sheet  before tilling.

Sanjar · Answer

A general wall plug can support up to 10kg of weight in a plasterboard wall, though supporting an item with multiple wall plugs will obviously allow you to hold more weight. Wall plugs are suitable for items like pictures, mirrors, flower pots, and other light fixtures.

Laurentiu · Answer

no , the big wall tiles are not a problem , these are the most lovely projects and the most lovely jobs

Robin · Answer

No providing you use the correct adhesive for large format tiles

Gareth · Answer

There should not be problem on pasterboard its only walls that not level or dead flat that gives a problem

Benjamin · Answer

The size of Tile used in any area will never be an issue providing the substrate they're being fitted to is mechanically sound, level, plumb, and flat... An experienced Tiler will have a tolerance they can work with as well if they use the correct primers and adhesives, and know the limitations of such...
If Tiling directly onto the plasterboard, make sure the correct types are used in the required areas! Tiling directly onto the plasterboard, also has the advantage of supporting more weight per Sq.M than if Tiling onto a Plastered substrate - 32kg per Sq.M as opposed to 16kg per Sq.M...
In short, you can use any material of any size to tile almost any area, providing the correct preparation, primers, and adhesives are used, and the Tiler genuinely knows their craft!...
Hope this helps and all the best with your project!

Chris · Answer

Generally speaking larger tiles are less forgiving of slightly uneven surfaces, both walls and floors. However, an experienced tiler can deal with this. So, basically providing the preparation of the surface to be tiled upon is prepared properly there is no issue and using a properly mixed adhesive. Ideally the plasterboard should be waterproof, however this depends upon the proposed usage of the bathroom.

Are big wall tiles a problem?

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