Stud wall preperation for tiling

[lagi]

I have a small bathroom ready for prepping.
3 stud walls are going to be tiled and one small wall are going to be tiled.

What do i need to put on the studwork ready for tiling/waterproofing???

As the room is small, happy to stick with the same stuff throughout.

[Simon Site Manager]

Hi Lagi,

Aquapanel is the ideal stuff to tile to in a bathroom.

S

[lagi]

Rang my supplier earlier and they said aquapanel but on further investigation they don't do it anymore, they do 8 x 4 waterproof plasterboard. But will ring around again on Monday as they all shut now.

[Simon Site Manager]

Hi Lagi,

We fitted loads of Aquapanel on Friday....still readily available!

S

[lagi]

No doubt its still available, but my normal supplier isn't selling it. So will have to ring round and see who is and how much its going to cost me.
Do i need special screws with this too???

-- Sat Jul 24, 2010 5:26 pm --

What would you suggest for the flooring as this will be tiled also, its upstairs on joists???

[Rookery]

As an alternative to Aquapanel, you could use Hardie Tile Backer Board or the very similar No More Ply. Both are readily available.

[lagi]

Been doing loads of reading, both seem highly recommended but will have to see whos doing the best deals on each product. Price will win on this one.

[royaloakcarpentry]

Just use normal plasterboard and do a proper job, this will ensure you don't have problems.

say it time and time again on here............we rip out shower enclosures, bathrooms that have been in for 15 years and had top class workmanship afforded them and the plasterboards are still immaculate. We rip out the same which have been poorly installed and only lasted 4 or 5 years and the plasterboard is fecked. If your workmanship is not up to scratch then you will still be ripping stuff out a few years down the line whether you use backer, aqua or plasterboard.

[thescruff]

Don't quite agree with that ROC.

We always use 10mm marine ply in the wet area, and 10mm plasterboard the rest.

Ply also gives you something to fix things too.

[Simon Site Manager]

Hi Lagi,

Yes, there are special fixings for it. Consisting of a round plate which a screw goes through.

S

[royaloakcarpentry]

Scruff.......I use 18mm ply minimum. However on boxings for sevices to shower valves etc if you use plasterboard then all you need to do is plan the studwork properly and you then have your fixing points to suit.

My main point was that there is no advantage to using anything other than normal plasterboard as long as workmanship is up to scratch. Dependant on tile weigths of course.

[Simon Site Manager]

Ho Royal,

While I do agree about using plasterboard if professionally fitted, but for a DIYer, Aquapanel will cause less possible problems.

S

[thescruff]

Problem with 18mm is it doesn't follow through with the PB. But as you say, carefully placed noggins, or even inserted ply does the same job.

[Colour Republic]

I would use 12.5mm plasterboard then tank with a paint on system such as Bal WP1 or Mapegum - of course assuming you are not going over the tile weight limits, in which case i'd opt for a tile backer board

[lagi]

Although not at this stage yet, but trying to get prepared. I am probably going to opt for some waterproof plasterboard as its not much dearer, 18mm wbp ply for the floor.

My friend has just had a wetroom done and we believe (as for some absure reason i didn't take much notice when i went round there, although i knew i would be doing mine soon.) that the guy used homelux matting. He is coming back to fit a stop by the door, so will confirm then.
But probably looking at something like this as space is at a premium and thinking a thin covering like wallpaper thickness will be better than adding 6mm's here and there.

This will be an amateur job but will be giving it my best shot at making sure its waterproof. Also like the idea of creating a good seal where floor meets wall which i think i would get with something like this.

Wouldn't have to be specifically that brand but something along that style if theres any others or something even easier? Stick on would be even better....