***NEW HARDIEBACKER VIDEOS ON TILERS FORUM*** - Tile Advice

[HardieBacker]

We now have several videos demonstrating installation, cutting techniques and tips which I am in the process of uploading on this forum.

Both our 6mm and 12mm boards are very strong and durable. Sometimes we hear they are difficult to cut. This is normally due to using a utility knife. As the board is 90% Portland cement and sand you will always struggle!

The videos demonstrate using our score and snap knife. This way all cuts can be done inside the bathroom or kitchen. I demonstrate half board cuts, small strips, even corner notches.

If there is anything further you wish me to show you please feel free to ask. Of course a power tool will be the quickest way for any awkward cuts. We just recommend you use any power tool outside, down wind wearing an FFP2 mask as you would cutting anything. Hopefully these videos will help if you did have any questions.

Two are up already on the PIC & VIDS section. I welcome any feedback!

Cheers folks!

 

[GoneGuy]

How to best cut curves? And what’s best to use to make holes for pipework

 

[Wishiwasatoptiler]

Good Question Adey , I use a grinder and whole cutter like most, but there maybe a less dustier way.

 

[HardieBacker]

The board can be cut almost in any shape as long as you do a couple of things. First, the more scores, the deeper the groove the better. Second, protect the cut line with say a level like shown as you slowly try to weaken the cut further. Like the small strip video, just move it around.

If you had a really awkward cut then a grinder would be quicker. But one thing to remember is the HardieBacker doesn't have to look pretty. It will never be seen, only the tiles on top!

Hope this helps

 

[GoneGuy]

What’s the best bit to use to make a hole

 

[Flintstone]

Any diamond bit works adey.

 

[One Day]

I'm a tool for saying this I know - but would someone please change the forum tag for "Preparation" to the correct spelling please?!

It's been wrong for years and I can't stand it any more!

(I look forward to the videos by the way...!)

 

[One Day]

What’s the best bit to use to make a hole

Diamond bits work fine.
For larger holes I use an old HSS bit to quickly stitch-drill a hole and then knock it out with a hammer.
As said above - it doesn't need to look nice!

 

[HardieBacker]

These guys have got you covered. Diamond ideally!

 

[Flintstone]

Diamond bits work fine.
For larger holes I use an old HSS bit to quickly stitch-drill a hole and then knock it out with a hammer.
As said above - it doesn't need to look nice!

Is this on the cement boards that you don’t ever use and hate ?

 

[Steve_Bcs]

Has anyone sucessfully used the cut & snap method on 12mm? I tried but needs several scores with the carbide hb scorer tool. I gave up and used a cheap sharp woodsaw . Much quicker than scoring and not too much dust.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Angle grinder, dust mask and outside against the wind!

 

[HardieBacker]

Has anyone sucessfully used the cut & snap method on 12mm? I tried but needs several scores with the carbide hb scorer tool. I gave up and used a cheap sharp woodsaw . Much quicker than scoring and not too much dust.

Where are you based?

 

[Steve_Bcs]

Rochdale

6mm is fine for thefloor but & having had to tank the 12mm I’m not sure I’d use it again in a shower. Leaning towards either regular PB & membrane or liquid tanking or Jackoboards

 

[Flintstone]

I used 12mm last week on a floor, purely for the extra height, and it was immensely heavy, and you might as well forget the score and snap and just get the grinder out straight away.