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    Prpearing a floor with Hardie Backerboard and then self levelling compound

    Just thought I would provide a thread giving start to finish guidance for installing Hardie Backerboard. On this job I also needed to end up with a perfectly level floor as the customer and I decided on showing a full wall tile up from the floor. The wayrock flooring has wet underfloor heating...
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    Hardie Backer Board Or Plywood Substrate

    I am in the process of doing my bathroom. (Actually I have been since February but that's another story :oops:). I have bought marble floor tiles and the plan was to lay these on a plywood base. The floorboards currently in the bathroom are of the 18mm chipboard variety but unfortunately a...
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    Adhesive for Hardie onto Chipboard

    As the title really what adhesive should i be using to stick the hardie down onto chipboard, spf or ultimate flex? I'll be screwing the chipboard to the joists as its currently nailed, then screwing and addy for the hardie, heat mat and leveller then tile with spf and porcelain.
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    Hardie backer against plaster

    Hi there! Came across this forum and damn I'm glad I did before setting out with my first job! :) I had a leak around the bath which got behind the tiles on one wall and the whole lot came down. Underneath the tiles was a piece of plywood. It doesn't look like it was tanked or waterproofed in...
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    Hardie Backer Board Adhesive

    Hi I am using Mapei Keraquick flexible adhesive to apply tiles in my bathroom. Prior to this I am going to fix hardie backer board to a solid wall. Can I use the same adhesive to bond the backer board to the brick (together with permanent fixings)? Thanks Chris
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    Help! Cutting Hardie backer - is it safe?

    Please help! I have bought some hardie backer 500 to make a built in bath. I need to cut an elipse out of it and my partner has looked at the label and says he's not keen to cut it as its toxic. Also, not sure what will actually cut through it. I'm wonding if it is a health risk and whether I...
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    Hardie Backer Board

    Been pricing up Backer Board which I have never used before but was wanting to try. Can anyone tell me if these prices are any good ?? 1200x800x12mm - 10 sheets £114.42 including vat 1500x900x6mm - 10 sheets £125.92 including vat The price include free delivery if you buy 10 sheets or...
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    fixing hardie backer on wooden floor

    I have been trawling all over the forum for a definitive recommendation on fixing 6mm hardie backer board to a failrly solid 22mm thick t&g wooden floor but I cant find the answer anywhere - even on the thread where the hardie rep introduced himself and then disappeared ! I just went to my...
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    Hardie Backerboard

    Just been on backerboard website and am a bit confused. Can anyone confirm whether, when using backerboard in a shower area, you have to install a membrane prior to fixing the board to the wall. It seems to indicate this on the website, but I was under the impression that due to the nature of...
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    Hardie Backerboard and then Tank?????

    If a downstairs shower has been lined with Hardie Backerboard is it necessery to still tank or just go ahead and tile?

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