tiling a bath panel

[bruce lee]

hi to everyone,
i am new to this forum this is my first post. i need to tile a bath panel i would like to know what material i should use for the panel as i was told not to use plyboard so what should i use and where is best to buy it from ,also what adhesive should i use thanks

 

[Rich]

Dont see why you couldnt use a tile backer board like no more ply as long as it is thick enough, then tile over it with a single part flexi addy.

 

[Peter]

It will be suitable to use a well screwed ply providing it has no movement, used in accordance with flexible adhesive.

 

[mikethetile]

you need to watchout for flex in the panel as this will debond the tiles

for that reason i use wbp 18mm ply

this just sits far enough under the lip of the bath to allow room for the tiles

 

[david campbell]

put extra support by adding extra noggins in the frame behind it

 

[bruce lee]

hi to everyone,
i am new to this forum this is my first post. i need to tile a bath panel i would like to know what material i should use for the panel as i was told not to use plyboard so what should i use and where is best to buy it from ,also what adhesive should i use thanks

where is best to buy the no more ply or wbp from cheers

 

[Sean fsy]

 

[peckers]

where is best to buy the no more ply or wbp from cheers

WBP is ply its an exterior grade ply! You can use this ply for your bath panel 18mm as someone above has mentioned, put in enough noggings so as it doesent flex when you push on it!
I would apply acrylic sealer to the back and edges before screwing it back to the noggings and then to the face prior to tiling. you can then tile this useing a single part flexible adhesive!
if you use tile backer board such as hardi, or no more ply then you can get this from your local tile suppliers outlet if they stock it! you will still have to put in frame work and noggings to screw this back too but it is better as it is water proof.

 

[Perry]

whatever you do don't use ply.use backer board or even cheaper plasterboard

 

[bruce lee]

cheers guys
where is a good place for the no more ply or backer board i live in leigh.lancashire anybody near me who knows of a place thanks

 

[J.R Tiling]

Hi Bruce lee :welcome:

Topps Tiles sell backerboard , thats were i get mine from , i assume there is a store near you ?

 

[simhopper]

2x2 timber frame and face in 12mm hardibacker , Costs about £35

Will outlast the bath!

 

[Daz]

If you've got a CTD near you, they sell Wedi which is my favourite for forming bath panels .

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[simhopper]

If you've got a CTD near you, they sell Wedi which is my favourite for forming bath panels .

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4x the price of hardibacker and wont do the job aswell,Will need to be braced and well fixed otherwise will move and flex

 

[Daz]

I've not experienced anywhere near that difference in price. I agree that the frame requires sufficient batons, but when you have formed an access panel it doesn't take much more effort to add a couple more batons to eliminate flex.

Hardi, Wedi, Kerdi or any other tile backer board will be better than ply as long as the frame is structured well.