Rough idea of the weight of slate?

[nickj]

HI all,

I know it depends on the thickness but anyone got a rough idea of what a meter square of slate would weigh. Tiles are 500mm x 500mm and 330mm x 500mm.

Thanks,

Nick

 

[GazTech]

Stick 'em on your bathroom scales mate....

 

[nickj]

Don't have one m8, have asked the customer to stick one on his scales or i will go to the tile shop tomorrow. He wants them put up on skimmed, painted plasterboard.

 

[GazTech]

Don't have one m8, have asked the customer to stick one on his scales or i will go to the tile shop tomorrow. He wants them put up on skimmed, painted plasterboard.

nick,
You will be fixing tiles onto microns thickness of paint to start, you must remove this to the plaster and then prime....come back to us with the weight of the tiles so we can best advise you........Gaz

 

[nickj]

Aye mate, i've already told the customer that i may need to reboard depending on the weight and know about removing the paint. Not looking forward to that job though.

 

[GazTech]

Aye mate, i've already told the customer that i may need to reboard depending on the weight and know about removing the paint. Not looking forward to that job though.

20kg per m2 is the limit including (adh & grout approx 4kg) therefore 16kg per m2 for the tiles alone on skimmed board....Gaz

 

[White Room]

If your slate is 10mm your looking at about 31 kg/m2 3mm solid bed, Chances are they maybe heavier

 

[Droopy]

If your slate is 10mm your looking at about 31 kg/m2 3mm solid bed, Chances are they maybe heavier

Yup, chances are you are going to be way over safe limits for plaster with slate.