can you tile straight onto new plasterboard or should it be plastered first?

Is the plasterboard already in place?

If not you would be better off using cement board if you are going to tile on it.

Agree with Bill cement panel such as Aquapanel (Wickes)........... especially in shower cubicles

Plasterer London says: Yes you can tile on to plasterboard directly and there is no need to skim first.

Hope that helps.

thanks for the advice, half the walls are done with a special board but the intention was to plaster the rest and paint but now the missus wants tiles floor to ceiling, these areas are away from any water.i am sure you all know about women and changing plans!