Building Board Application Advice
SIMPLY EFFORTLESS SOLUTIONS
Discover the unique versatility of wedi building boards
| WALL TYPES | METHOD | THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
