Building Board Application Advice
SIMPLY EFFORTLESS SOLUTIONS
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WALL TYPES | METHOD | THICKNESS |
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Perfectly even/true surfaces | direct bond | ≥ 6mm |
Uneven surfaces | dot & dab (dabs of mortar + mechanical fix) | ≥ 20mm |
Layered surfaces/low load bearing | direct bond + mechanical fix | ≥ 6mm |
Stud frames | direct bond OR mechanical fix | 10mm - stud distance ≤ 300mm 12.5mm - stud distance ≤ 400mm 20mm - stud distance ≤ 600mm |
Levelling to tiles | depending on substrate beneath | ≥ 6mm |
Plasterboard transitions | depending on substrate beneath | =12.5mm |
FLOOR TYPES | METHOD | THICKNESS |
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Concrete floors | direct bond | ≥ 4mm |
Wooden floors | direct bond + mechanical fix Bonded to & fixed through a secure, rigid and stable subsurface not directly on joists! |
≥ 10mm |
Beneath underfloor heating | depending on substrate beneath | ≥ 10mm |
TAILOR-MADE SOLUTIONS | METHOD | THICKNESS |
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Free-standing washstands | glue/seal + reinforce + mechanical fix | base ≥ 30mm & top ≥ 50mm |
Floating washstands | glue/seal + reinforce + mechanical fix | ≥ 50mm |
Shelves, ledges and niches | glue/seal + reinforce (+ mechanical fix depending on substrate beneath) |
≥ 20mm |
Bath cladding | glue/seal + reinforce (+ mechanical fix for fee-standing baths) |
≥ 20mm |
Shower benches | glue/seal + reinforce | base ≥ 30mm & seat ≥ 50mm |
Partition walls | glue/seal + reinforce (+ mechanical fix for attaching radiators, doors, rails etc.) |
≥ 50mm |