Tiling over plasterboard, need to tape?

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Tiling over plasterboard, need to tape?

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I'm re-doing our bathroom and I'm lining the walls with square edge plasterboard over 2x2" battens. I know the plasterboard needs to be primed before tiling, but do I need to tape and fill the joints? TIA
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Tiling over plasterboard, need to tape?

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No harm in taping may improve the surface. but plasterboard is a poor product to use around baths and showers. I would use proper tile backing board in those areas
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