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  1. acaciaguy

    Tile board bath panel

    Hello all I need a recommendation for a bath panel sized tile backer board. Only slight issue is that bath is extra deep. Floor can’t be entered to get any extra depth for waste and lip of bath will sit at 61cm. Meaning panel needs to be approx min of 58cm. Any recommendations greatly...
  2. P

    is 6mm Delta board ok for floor?

    Newbie here, so be gentle :) Bathroom remodel project. Thinking of using 6mm Delta board over the chipboard, then underfloor heating (DCM pro mat), then tile. Is 6mm too thin for floor? Anything thicker will create a step, which I'd love to avoid. Any recommendations on pros and cons...
  3. A

    Tile backer board, which brand do you recommend?

    Hi guys I am in the process of bathroom refurb. I have around 23m2 of walls to tile approx 50 percent to new stud and 50 percent to rendered wall which I may counter batten. Stud walls I want to either use a thicker board or insulate as they are external. Floor will have 6mm boards for electric...
  4. T

    Priming for cement board

    Hi Firstly a big thanks to everyone who has helped me out in the past. I'm about to overlay 6mm aquapnel onto an existing 18mm plywood floor prior to tiling. I looked at the knauf installation instructions and it says to use their "Aquapanel Board Primer" before applying tile adhesive both...
  5. J

    Stick or not hardiebacker board.

    Hello, finally got around to getting my floor down, I've used 6mm hardiebacker on top of a new 18mm plywood sub floor. Now I know the idea behind sticking the boards down with adhesive is to eliminate any unlevel/air gaps under the boards, however this floor is brand new and the bathrooms so...
  6. D

    Backer Board Installation Advice with a Raised Shower Tray Former

    All, I am looking for some advice. When I updated my bathroom eight or so years ago I used Hardie Backer boards on the wall all the way down to the floor. I then built a raised wooden structure and installed a stone resin shower tray on top. I filled the small gap where the tray met the hardie...
  7. T

    ditra on backer board

    hi guys I'm looking to tile my upstairs bathroom floor and was wondering if i need to use ditra matting if I'm putting bakker board down? any guidance if appreciated.
  8. Andy Rhodes

    Need advise on which backer board works best

    I've used Hardie backer for a number of years now & even though I've never had any come backs from it ,it's a mess process when cutting, So I know I've mentioned Delta board previously was curious to get anybodies thought on this or another product similar please Thank you
  9. O

    Fibo board - anyone used it?

    I recently installed these for a plumber friend (sorry guys!) Bathroom - Fibo waterproof wall system - https://fibosystem.com/bathroom/ I have to admit, they are actually pretty good. Nothing at all like mermaid board. Anyone else used them?
  10. 1

    Installing wedi board to masonry brick wall

    hi, I have got one side of my shower that is a masonry brick wall (looker plaster removed) that I’ve got a couple of queries on regarding the fixing of wedi board (or similar) 1. Will using tile adhesive to fix the wediboard be ok? Does the wall need priming first? The wall on the whole is...
  11. R

    Tiling over tiles using cement board

    Hi All, We’re going to be re-tiling our kitchen floor, it’s a concrete slab with porcelain tiles as exising. I have some Marmox board left over from the bathroom and intend to use it on the floor as we’re having underfloor heating and the floor is currently cold under foot. What’s the best...
  12. 1

    6mm insulation board fixing (wedi)

    hi all, I need to fix my 6mm wedi over my ply subfloor ahead of installing UFH and tiles. As well as mechanically fixing the boards with screws / wedi washers do I need to use tile adhesive or can I use the wedi adhesive / sealant? I spoke to wedi who said their sealant can be used as an...
  13. J

    Floor levelling over particle board

    Good evening, I have pain stakingly lifted the floor tiles in my kitchen which were VERY well adhered to the subfloor below (which is particle board - not concrete). I am now left with adhesive more or less all over the floor - my question is (if I have the height) if I were to level the floor...
  14. R

    What filler to fix hole in plaster board?

    Hi all, I have a wall that has two layers of plaster board, the wall is in good condition apart from one thing, there is a hole about 4 inches wide by 3 inches high and about 15mm deep, i really don't want to rip down a whole wall due to one hole, can it be filled ready for the wall to be...
  15. S

    BAL BAL Prime APD on Cement Board - Dilute or Not?

    I’m about to tank Hardie Backer cement boards using the BAL WP1 waterproofing kit. I’m a bit confused with the Prime APD. Should I just paint this straight on, undiluted, or should I be diluting at all? If I do need to dilute, what proportions? Cheers.
  16. S

    Pictures Joining different thickness plasterboard and tile backing board

    I'm currently redoing my shower. It's a 3-walled shower enclosure and so far I've removed the old tiles and water-damaged plasterboard which was there previously (15mm British Gypsum plasterboard). It's a new build house (2006) and I'm now left with the metal studding (think it's again standard...
  17. O

    Heavy tiles onto skimmed moisture board

    I'm looking for some reassurance that I can get away with tiling onto the skimmed moisture resistant plasterboard that is around my new bath. I wasn't planning on using heavy tiles when I prepared the bath surround and didn't feel the need to fully waterproof it as there is no shower spray so...
  18. J

    Tiling on Hardiebacker board

    Hi. How soon after installing Hardiebacker board can you tile on top? Ta
  19. P

    what type of backing board is best

    Hi..looking for some advice from the professionals please. Not sure if i'm posting in the right place. I have been recently doing my bathroom and was about ready to start tiling when i came across this forum. After removing the old tiles most of the plaster skim came off, so to make the walls...
  20. Pritch

    Self Level compound or board first?

    Hi everyone . I have a question to ask about my bathroom. I'm about to install electric under floor heating in my bathroom and lay new tiles . I've lifted the old tiles that were laid directly on top of the chip board flooring but the old adhesive is extremely difficult to get off. Is it ok...

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