New to tiling - Tile Advice

[actionjoe]

It’s not actually resistant as such, just to be pedantic
It’s unaffected by water, it passes straight thro and can even sit in water, but it won’t deteriorate, unlike PB.
I know it sounds like I’m being an arse over your wording, but it’s the wording these companies use that lead people to believe their product is waterproof.
One of them used to say ‘impervious to water’
Which conjures up a product in people’s minds that is waterproof.
In actual fact if you look up the word ‘impervious’ it’s secondary meaning is that something is
‘Unaffected by.....,.’

Thanks, yeah I hear what you say and appreciate you being specific. You're not being an arse. If I didn't tank because I thought the Hardie board was sufficient, then I would regret it one day. Prefer to know now! I feel assured that tanking is the right course. I have learnt from this - thanks!

 

[JJH1101]

Hi all, reading through this with much interest, and i must say admiration at the work standard of actionjoe. I have a question : If cement board is not waterproof and correct installation of showers should include waterproofing, tanking, then is there any point in using the cement board in the first place? Would it not be more economical just to tank onto plasterboard?

 

[actionjoe]

Hi all, reading through this with much interest, and i must say admiration at the work standard of actionjoe. I have a question : If cement board is not waterproof and correct installation of showers should include waterproofing, tanking, then is there any point in using the cement board in the first place? Would it not be more economical just to tank onto plasterboard?

Thanks! I have been pondering the same thing! What I have concluded is that cement board takes heavier weight, so may need for those purposes. Also, I imagine cement board is more rigid, and so less flexing will occur - perhaps better in a shower?

Either way, I'm not convinced I needed the cement board presently based on my tiles.

Incidentally, I've started tiling now and off to a pretty good start I think. Bought a used bridge saw to help. £50 seemed good to me

 

[actionjoe]

So, I did end up finishing the en suite some time back, but got busy with other things. Here are some pics from the finished product. I know there are a few things I would do differently in future, but I'm pretty pleased with the outcome.

Warning for anyone out there - applying silicone to a 135 degree angle isn't as easy as a 90 degree. Avoid them if at all possible unless you know what you are doing. I now do!

 

[Tony_C]

Nice tidy work Joe 👍

Good trim work with the mitres and niches also.

Quite a funky pose your striking in the reflection on the 4th picture 🤣

 

[actionjoe]

Thanks Tony! I took your advice and used a leveling system.

Yeah, I saw that reflection -trying to keep my arm off the hot radiator! 🔥

 

[judge]

Looks great,well done

 

[Boggs]

Nice job @actionjoe, very in vogue. 😂

 

[actionjoe]

Thanks for the encouragement guys - appreciate it 😊