tanking-time issue

[fad]

I am about to put about 2metres of plasterboard (onto batons ) behind a bath-shower followed by tanking with mapeigum,then ceramic tiles and grout.
However you need about 12 hrs between tanking and tiling and another 12hrs before grouting. the job has to be done in 2 days. Can anyone suggest another way ?

 

[CON5933]

Hi Fad,
if it was me i'd steer away from basic plasterboard in shower areas, look at using cement board (aqua panel or hardi backer)... I've used the Homelux tanking membranes with no problems or come backs and you can tile straight away, just remember to install them with the proper gear, follow the instructions.

 

[CON5933]

meant to say, this stuff needs to be applied using a powdered mix, rapidset flex, use the same gear for the tiles you'll get it all done well within the 2 days

 

[fad]

Thanks. Does the homelux membrane go with a backerboard and if so before or after ?

 

[CON5933]

sorry Fad the backer board goes onto the battens just like the plasterboard (with the correct screws) usually you'd tape and seal the joints with adhesive.. The membrane comes on a roll 1m wide, measure and cut.. apply addy to wall using a 3mm notched trowel, apply membrane (like wallpaper) use flat edge of trowel (or grout float) and bed membrane into addy removing excess addy and air as you go, membrane tape sold seperately is applied the same way over the joints in boards or where membranes meet....then tile away

 

[CON5933]

IMPORTANT.....dont be tempted to use a tubbed adhesive, you'll go grey waiting for it to set...

 

[DHTiling]

Dural wp is good as well and is thinner than the homelux one...

Wetdecs does a wetroom kit which includes membrane and corner tape and corner joints and pipe collars..