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DazJWood
All,
I have a solid wall over my bath which originally had plaster skimmed over the blockwork. I want to install travertine but having read up on the weight restrictions I have now removed the plaster. The wall is now down to the blockwork.
I have contacted Hardie to ask for their recommendations for fixing Hardibacker board to the wall. My plan was to install Hardibacker 500 (12 mm) but they confirmed that unless I needed the depth that 250 (6mm) would be equally sufficient and would support the same weight. They also sent me through a pdf (see attached) detailing fixing with tile adhesive and mechanical fixings.
The pdf says :
"Use tile adhesive that complies with BS EN 13888:2002 or
preferably BS 5980:1980, type 1, 2 or 3. Adhesives for use
with ceramic tiles and mosaics."
Now I have Excel Bond Rapid Set Flexible adhesive for my travertine tiles and this has the BS 5980 number detailed on the back so I'm guessing this is fine to use. If I do use this though I am sure I will run out when I start my tiling. As this was expensive at £43 a bag I am wondering whether there is a cheaper tile adhesive I could use that will still conform to the requirements and adhere the tile backer board equally well.
I have looked round the internet and also been down to B&Q and Topps and must admit I'm a little confused by the different adhesives and the BAL and Mapei ones don't seem to quote any of the numbers listed in the pdf. I know these will be suitable so I would appreciate any guidance or if possible a link to a couple of products I could go on the hunt for.
Incidentally, what is the difference between an adhesive that is described as "Rapid Set Flexible" and "Single Part Flexible"? I have read up on both products (made by BAL) and they appear to do the same thing?
Thanks in advance,
Daz
I have a solid wall over my bath which originally had plaster skimmed over the blockwork. I want to install travertine but having read up on the weight restrictions I have now removed the plaster. The wall is now down to the blockwork.
I have contacted Hardie to ask for their recommendations for fixing Hardibacker board to the wall. My plan was to install Hardibacker 500 (12 mm) but they confirmed that unless I needed the depth that 250 (6mm) would be equally sufficient and would support the same weight. They also sent me through a pdf (see attached) detailing fixing with tile adhesive and mechanical fixings.
The pdf says :
"Use tile adhesive that complies with BS EN 13888:2002 or
preferably BS 5980:1980, type 1, 2 or 3. Adhesives for use
with ceramic tiles and mosaics."
Now I have Excel Bond Rapid Set Flexible adhesive for my travertine tiles and this has the BS 5980 number detailed on the back so I'm guessing this is fine to use. If I do use this though I am sure I will run out when I start my tiling. As this was expensive at £43 a bag I am wondering whether there is a cheaper tile adhesive I could use that will still conform to the requirements and adhere the tile backer board equally well.
I have looked round the internet and also been down to B&Q and Topps and must admit I'm a little confused by the different adhesives and the BAL and Mapei ones don't seem to quote any of the numbers listed in the pdf. I know these will be suitable so I would appreciate any guidance or if possible a link to a couple of products I could go on the hunt for.
Incidentally, what is the difference between an adhesive that is described as "Rapid Set Flexible" and "Single Part Flexible"? I have read up on both products (made by BAL) and they appear to do the same thing?
Thanks in advance,
Daz
