Concrete panels on bathroom walls?

[Jonathanb]

Hi, my first post on here. I am looking at fitting thin concrete panels on my bathroom and shower wall. Has any one used them before?
The ones I was looking at are either Concreate or https://livingconcrete.co.uk/concrete-panels
The livingconcrete type say you can use them on a wall by fixing with tile adhesive but not much more imformation.
The Concreate say they need to be glued to the wall, but does not mention if they can be fitted with tile adhesive, spacers and grout.
P.s I’m not a tiler, I’m a carpenter
Cheers
John.

 

[WetSaw]

When the walls are made of cardboard, you do panick a bit

John

Get a heat mat and have a spray bottle of water handy!

 

[Jonathanb]

Started the tiling today

John

 

[Old Mod]

Started the tiling today

Looks excellent John, chosen a stunning tile.

 

[Jonathanb]

Looks excellent John, chosen a stunning tile.

Thanks, it’s not as bad as I thought it would be to do. It’s the 140mm hole and 90mm hole for the shower I’m not looking forward to doing

John

 

[WetSaw]

@Pro Tiler Tools can probably help with that problem!

 

[Jonathanb]

@Pro Tiler Tools can probably help with that problem!

They don’t do the sizes I need

John.

 

[Old Mod]

They don’t do the sizes I need

John.

You need a reaming bit, (finger bit) mark out the hole and either use the biggest bit you can find
120-125mm then use the reaming bit to enlarge it.
Something like this.

Vacuum Brazed Finger Bits M14 - ATS Diamond Tools - https://www.atsdiamondtools.co.uk/product/vacuum-brazed-finger-bits-m14/

Or just use the biggest you have and stitch drill and grind rest away.

The only one that @Pro Tiler Tools have is the Montolit to my knowledge and it’s very expensive and aggressive, and if this is your one and only time you’ll use it then the Montolit is an expensive bit.

 

[Jonathanb]

Used a grinder instead, wasnt fun

John..

 

[Old Mod]

Good job! First attempt?

 

[Jonathanb]

Yep first attempt. Just took my time. The 90mm hole was a lot more difficult to do with the grinder.

John.

 

[Old Mod]

Yep first attempt. Just took my time. The 90mm hole was a lot more difficult to do with the grinder.

John.

There’s a blade by Montolit called a squadro, 85mm ideal for that type of work, but late now tho

 

[Jonathanb]

It’s just a one off job, I don’t want to be spending a fortune on bits I will never use again
Luckily I have borrowed a tile cutter.

John..

 

[Jonathanb]

Well all finished. Fitted the floor today, used lvt.
The wife has gone shopping for some new towels today

John..

 

[Qwerty]

You should be proud. Great work

 

[Old Mod]

You’ve done a cracking job John, very well done that man!

 

[Jonathanb]

I think I will stick to joinery Sick of been covered in tile adhesive..

John..

 

[Old Mod]

I think I will stick to joinery Sick of been covered in tile adhesive..

John..

So was I once upon a time, doesn’t happen these days tho, I’ve learnt how to keep clean.

 

[Waluigi]

Nice job, Jonathan.
Did you use Reuters for your German gear?

I spend about £5k per month with them and my tile supplier every month. No idea what I’m going to do from March next year.

 

[Jonathanb]

Nice job, Jonathan.
Did you use Reuters for your German gear?

I spend about £5k per month with them and my tile supplier every month. No idea what I’m going to do from March next year.

Yes, ordered it all from Reuters, couldn’t fault them. Everything turned up when they said it would.

John..