Aqua Panel

Gadget · Post by **Gadget** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:23 pm

I have just built a shower cubicle using Aqua Panel, and the customer got the plasterer to skim it. I have always thought Aqua Panel shoud not be skimmed, so my question is: will it be okay?

skiking · Post by **skiking** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:03 pm

Surely this defeats the object of aquapanel as thats cement based and can handle water/moisture rather than plasterboard that is plaster based

Gadget · Post by **Gadget** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:21 pm

The AP has been skimmed, no plasterboard is involved!!

skiking · Post by **skiking** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:49 pm

That's what I'm saying....you avoid plasterboard/plaster in wet areas so adding plaster to the aquapanel completely defeats the object of using aquapanel - surely

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:29 pm

The problems arise if water penetrates. The weak point is the tile joints and grout lines and the join to the shower tray that is most at risk. When I replaced my shower a few years ago there were tiles stuck to ply on one wall and plasterboard the other. There was only one area where there was a wet spot which is not bad for 15 odd years of use.

I am sure tradesmen have to think about tanking so that they do not get a recall for leaks etc but care taken on tiling, grouting and jointing should be okay for a home project.

DWD

Only-Me · Post by **Only-Me** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:57 pm

No need at all to skim.........tile straight onto Ap and hardibacker.

panlid · Post by **panlid** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:15 pm

he already knows you shouldnt skim it. hes asking if, now that it is done will it be ok.

Gadget · Post by **Gadget** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:22 pm

panlid wrote:he already knows you shouldnt skim it. hes asking if, now that it is done will it be ok.

Thanks for pointing that out, panlid....... I really wanted to know if the Skim will adhere to the AP, and not peel/flake off. AP is a relatively new product, and for many years tiles were stuck to walls that had been plastered using traditional methods,ie..'browning' then a coat of finish (skim). In fact, my shower area (bath) is tiled exactly how I describe, and after 21 years it is still ok!

tim'll fix it · Post by **tim'll fix it** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:25 pm

tradional plaster is fine

AP is used to replace ply and plasterboard which are poor substrates

panlid · Post by **panlid** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:30 pm

Gadget wrote:
panlid wrote:he already knows you shouldnt skim it. hes asking if, now that it is done will it be ok.

Thanks for pointing that out, panlid....... I really wanted to know if the Skim will adhere to the AP, and not peel/flake off. AP is a relatively new product, and for many years tiles were stuck to walls that had been plastered using traditional methods,ie..'browning' then a coat of finish (skim). In fact, my shower area (bath) is tiled exactly how I describe, and after 21 years it is still ok!

gadget, certain people round here dont like you mentioning things like that

skiking · Post by **skiking** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:34 pm

How is the plaster going to react when it gets wet i.e when the grout fails and water soaks thru'?

tim'll fix it · Post by **tim'll fix it** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:37 pm

skiking wrote:How is the plaster going to react when it gets wet i.e when the grout fails and water soaks thru'?

I expect it will explode

Gadget · Post by **Gadget** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:38 pm

If it's tiled correctly (water proof adhesive) ,and grouted correctly, that won't happen. My question was:..will the skim stick to the AP!!

panlid · Post by **panlid** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:03 pm

yes. the aqua panel still takes moisture, its just that it doesnt rot.

Only-Me · Post by **Only-Me** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:25 pm

Should be ok