Tile weight on various surfaces

[fad]

I seem to remember seeing a guide to weight restrictions according to the material being tiled- I can't seem to find it. I know people refer to restrictions on plaster a lot but what about plywood. Are the weight limits different on a plywood wall to plasterboard?

 

[Gazzer]

http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forum/13313-all-questions-i-asked-when-i.html

Is there a weight limit when tiling a wall?

 

[Alan.P]

And another one

LINK

 

[Gwhizz]

Hello, I.ve just joined and need advice and guidance please;

How do you hang 40x20x12mm limestone on a plastered plasterboard wall?

I think it is too heavy - should I line the wall with plywood and hang on that instead?

If so, what is the best thickness of ply to use?

Many thanks

 

[DHTiling]

Hello and welcome...

As you say not a suitable substrate to hang that tile to..

Again ply isn't suitable either.. that can only carry 25 to 30 kg..

A Cement backer board like hardi 250 would be a good choice if the lay out of the room allows the wall build out..

Here are some instructions on how to apply and fix..





View attachment HardieBacker EN installation 200810 masonry walls.pdf

View attachment 18115

 

[Gwhizz]

Thanks Dave very much appreciate your great advice

 

[DHTiling]

No probs.. let us know how you get on..

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Hi and:welcome:

 

[Aston]

hi gwhizz

or you can use wedi board ! they hold more weight and are more thermally efficient. thats were we should be going now if possible.

 

[faithhealer]

welcome to the forum