tile backer

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    New gyproc "Placocem" tile backer board

    Got a job next month needing 120 sqm of backer board and thinking of using this stuff. anybody used it? Pros: comes 8x4 sheets, cheaper than marmox, pci etc + (using alot less jointing tape), Cons: lack of reviews Link : Placocem
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    Tile Mate, Tile backer board.

    Anyone used this yet..? it is made by Euroform ltd.. Standard size is 1200x1200
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    Tile backer and adhesive queries

    Hi all, I posted last night about whether I need to use a tile backer on top of the 18mm chipboard flooring I have down in my bathroom. The answer was yes. The question is now, what is the best tile backer to use? If you didn't see my previous post, I have removed the old floorboards...
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    Tile Backer Board - thickness size

    Thanks to all of you who have replied to my pervious threads I have decided to install plasterboard on 3 walls and Tile backing board on one wall which will be having the larger/heavier floor and wall tiles on it. These tiles are Porcelain (QRock tiles) sixe 600 x 300mm each. What size (mm)...
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    Tiling over floorboards - is tile backer boards the way to go?

    Hi guys. I am going to be installing electric underfloor heating aswell as having the whole bathroom tiled (and an en-suite too). The current flooring is floor boards in one and plywood in the other. Am I right in thinking that the best way to go is to screw down any loose floorboards then...
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    tile backer boards and insulation boards advice please

    Hello all, I'm about to buy the boards I need for the kitchen and bathroom tiling, but I'm not 100% which ones to opt for, any advice would be very gratefully received! Firstly the bathroom. The wall tiles we're using are marble and too heavy to go directly onto the existing plaster skim...
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    Tile backer board

    Not sure why last post was removed. Basically can I screw elektra tile backer board into a wetroom wall area just as we've done with plasterboard? Ie batons and screwed. Also should I tank? Ta
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    Floor tile backer

    I would like to install electric underfloor heating in my bathroom. The floor is timber and would like to know what is the minimum depth I could use on top of the boards. marmot make 6mm and 10mm. I was looking at using 10mm Marmox board. Is this deep enough? Thanks
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    Tile Backer Board

    Hi All, Having now been convinced of the need to board out my 18msq hall (see "to board or not to board" on a previous thread), I am now wading through trying to decide what to use. There are quite a few products on the market - currently the most pushed seems to be hardibacker, but whether...
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    Tile Backer Board Questions

    Hi all, as you can see I'm new to the forum but a competent DIYer so I hope these are sensible questions. I am removing a bath with a tiled surround and replacing with a walk-in shower from Merlyn. I am building a stud wall to be one wall of the shower. I will be using HardiBacker 500 for the...
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    6mm tile backer board - which side should I tile?

    I've got four 6mm tile backer boards which I assumed would have been No More Ply but for some reason the tile shop I ordered from sent another brand. I'm not really bothered about that but what I would like to know is which side I should tile to. The other side will be face down on the floor on...
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    Plastic-ply tile backer

    Has anyone used this, I seen it on vista tiling for £10.50 for 1.2m2, its self adhesive, can be cut with scissors, comes in 600x500mm sections and claims it can be stuck straight onto floating chipboard floors etc. This would cut down on lugging 8x4 sheets of ply around. Is it to could to be...
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    poll : should we use more cement tile backer board

    as tradsmen do you think we should be using and encourage the use of cement backer boards more than we do yes/no
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    cement/faced tile backer board

    such as wedi/board, marmox, and so on, can anybody prob( AJAX ) tell me the purpose of the mesh and polimer/cement coating on boath sides of the board please :thumbsup:
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    tile backer board???

    what in your opinions is the cheapest, and/or the best ,and were do you buy yours
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    Wedi tile backer or marmox boards

    Looking for recommendations really...... which is best and also .... where is the cheapest place to buy them from ? Many thanks Geoff
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    Anybody used Marmox Angled Tile Backer Board before?

    I am looking at boxing in a load of pipework and wondered if anybody has used this before? If so was it easy to use or can you suggest an alternative please? Thanks Geoff
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    Which tile backer board?

    Are they all the same? Any favourites? Cheers
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    Which Tile Backer Board

    After the storming success opf my first question... what a great response! My new shower is currently mostly stud partition, with no board yet. I was going to use a tile backer board straight onto the studs, cos it's easy, and gives a good flat surface to tile onto. There are a number of...
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    Hardibacker Tile Backer Board.....any Questions??

    Hey all!! Im Ash the Hardibacker Rep for the North of England and Scotland.....if anyone has any questions about installation, technical details or would just like to know more about our range of products please dont hesitate to get in contact..... Ash

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