Tile weight on various surfaces

[Kingsley's]

Makes a lot of sense - now that is too easy! :smilewinkgrin: I haven't had an opportunity to use Kerdi Board yet. Are the mechanical fixings easy to install? Does anyone know whether Schluter has a brochure or product guide?

 

[mmmadman]

Hi All

I am now considering Trav instead of trav effect ceramic tiles for the bathroom project...!
Just a question its so heavy, are there any issue with peoples floors giving way.....lol....?
I am only using 20 sqm in a small room but it weighs a ton literaly......

Cheers.................:smilewinkgrin:

 

[faithhealer]

Sometimes extra noggins are fitted between the joists for extra support and reducing movement. A good excuse for replacing shabby floor boards too

 

[DHTiling]

Also take into account as to whether your wall substrate will support the travertine tiles..

what do you have..?

 

[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

 

[david campbell]

:welcome:to the forum

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome

 

[EH TILING]

Hi everyone, just wondered if any of you could help me out. I am going to look at a job tomorrow which is a shower cubicle that needs tiling the client has told me that 2 walls are sand and cement render with skim and the other wall is plasterboard(not skimmed) Tiles are B&Q travertine but dont know size yet she just says they are big, heavy and rectangular. can anybody tell me the maximum weight per m2 for the different substrates so I can explain to the client why I will be recommending using backer board at least for the plasterboarded wall.
Thanks
Ed

 

[nybor62]

plaster board is about 30 kg, the render would have been fine if it was,nt skimmed , skimmed walls about 20 kg

 

[EH TILING]

Thanks alot for the info. much apppreciated.

Ed

 

[Ian]

I've had to over board a wall this week to straighten it up (dot and dabbed plaster board) and something occured to me, surely the weight limit for tiling is greatly reduced per square metre as the original substrate is supporting the dot and dabbed board and the tile/addy/grout. Am I wrong in thinking this?

 

[Michael kiss]

What was the on the wall Bri? if you are back to brick or block work will be fine with plenty of dry wall adhesive, they may be a problem if its on plaster, regarding how strong the plaster is with all the extra weight.

 

[Rich]

Any chance of screwing throught? I dont like overboarding without screwing it back for that reason.

 

[Ian]

It was existing plaster board screwed to stud work, I screwed the bottom in but had to dab the top as the wall fell away as it went up to the ceiling, I suppose I could put long screws through the top now that the dabs have gone off. I have seen walls dot and dabbed over existing rendered and skimmed walls, so I guess this is not ideal.

 

[DHTiling]

As always, if in doubt.. mechanical fix..

 

[widler]

best way is to always knockoff and dot and dab straight onto backing,or re screw into timber. not always possible ofcourse. as someone said bri,just put a few screwa through into timber

 

[Michael kiss]

As Dave said Bri

As always, if in doubt.. mechanical fix..

 

[Scott]

I always add mech fixings if i can

 

[Smudger]

I'm a belt and braces man myself. Don't want to go back later.

 

[White Room]

If you do mechanical fix don't break the surface of the paper with the head of the screw.

 

[Andy Allen]

why do some tile manufacturing comps pile so many tiles into a box, ive just finished a floor 500x500 porcelain tile with 7 tiles per box......no wonder were all walking round with bad backs.

im sure it seems to be getting worse.

 

[Ian]

Jeez, thats nearly 2 metres in a box! I'd be taking them 3 tiles at a time, I have enough trouble with my back.