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[robbieee]

Is there an online retailer that i can get all this delivered:

1. Cement board (which would be most suitable for floor onto of chipboard for 8mm ceramic??). Also can i get away with just screwing this down? rather than sticking it down?
2. Water resistant ply (just need 2 sheets for around the bath)
3. Good floor adhesive (which one?) (will i need a primer for the cement board?)

Looking for an online retailer that can delivery. Toppstiles are saying that they cant supply hardbacker board to their store as it has to be in sheets of 100 haha!

Hope some of you kind fellows can help!!!

 

[Mr Tiler]

do ya plan to put the ply down after the cement board mate?

 

[Qwerty]

do ya plan to put the ply down after the cement board mate?

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[Mr Tiler]

im asking just in case he has put them in order of what he is going to do... mind you I doubt he would put the adhesive on last and the tile under the ply...ive just got in. ive had a drink. so ignore me haha!

 

[Stef]

Is there an online retailer that i can get all this delivered:

1. Cement board (which would be most suitable for floor onto of chipboard for 8mm ceramic??). Also can i get away with just screwing this down? rather than sticking it down?
2. Water resistant ply (just need 2 sheets for around the bath)
3. Good floor adhesive (which one?) (will i need a primer for the cement board?)

Looking for an online retailer that can delivery. Toppstiles are saying that they cant supply hardbacker board to their store as it has to be in sheets of 100 haha!

Hope some of you kind fellows can help!!!

Where abouts in the "West Coast" are you?

I dont know why Topps are telling you that.

You should always glue & screw Hardie backer.

Why the ply round the bath? Are you boxing in the bath & tiling the panel? Use Hardie for this & do away with the ply.

 

[robbieee]

Sorry i didn't mean water resistant ply, i meant water resistant plasterboard for the bath....

I am in greenock, that's what the guy from my local store said :-(

So i definately have to glue it down... What happens if I have to take it up again? Do u need to prime hardie backer? Where would I get it from? 6mm for both floor and bath frame?

What adhesive do u need to use to stick the hardie backer down with? Need special screws?

 

[robbieee]

Might head over to the Hillington tops and see what they are saying

 

[Stef]

Sorry i didn't mean water resistant ply, i meant water resistant plasterboard for the bath....

I am in greenock, that's what the guy from my local store said :-(

So i definately have to glue it down... What happens if I have to take it up again? Do u need to prime hardie backer? Where would I get it from? 6mm for both floor and bath frame?

What adhesive do u need to use to stick the hardie backer down with? Need special screws?

Glue & Screw Hardie, prime the floor with primer (not PVA) mix up rapid set flexi adhesive & stick it down.
Go to ScrewFix & get Turbo Gold 25mm screws.

Try CTD, Helen street, down by Ibrox.
Not sure if they are open today but you could give it a try. Topps have a branch straight across the road.

If you can, use 12mm hardie for round the bath.

Use the same adhesive to stick your tiles down.

 

[robbieee]

So I prime the underside of the hardie backer? What's a good primer?

What's the biggest tops in Glasgow? Think they will keep the boards in stock?

Sorry for all the questions lol

 

[Ian]

Prime the floor not the underside of the hardie.

 

[Stef]

Topps should have Hardie in stock in all stores, Hillington or Helen St.

I use weber pr360, ask in store & they will give you the appropriate primer for your adhesive.

 

[DHTiling]

Try these pdf's... at James Hardibacker uk >>>>> JamesHardie | Installation

 

[robbieee]

I dont have the adhesive for the floor yet.

I have already tiled the walls and used keraflex maxi s1. So looking for a suggestion for a good floor adhesive + primer.

 

[Qwerty]

Keraflex maxi and primerG will be just fine.

 

[robbieee]

Cool, thanks. Do i need to prime both sides of the hardie backer for the floor then?

 

[Stef]

I use Weber but I get it from CTD & the trade counters shut today.

Stick with Mapei & you will be fine not sure on which addy though as I hardly ever use it,

Primer G is good.

 

[Stef]

Plan tec beat me to it.

Prime floor & prime top of hardie,

You don't have to prime Hardie but I always do, you can rub it with a wet cloth.

 

[Qwerty]

Cool, thanks. Do i need to prime both sides of the hardie backer for the floor then?

Neither. Wipe over with a damp cloth or sponge to remove dust instead. You can prime if you want, it really won't harm. I do both all-depending on if I have some left in the roller tray at the time or not!
Prime floor before hardi as Bri said though

 

[Ian]

Cool, thanks. Do i need to prime both sides of the hardie backer for the floor then?

Are you reading the replies to your questions???????????

 

[robbieee]

Great thanks for the information! Should i leave a gap all the way around the room for expansion? or is that not needed?

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Are you reading the replies to your questions???????????

Sorry i missed your answer lol

 

[Ian]

Have a read of this Robbieee, it should help with all of your queries

http://www.tilersforums.com/tiling-forum/58805-installation-hardiebacker-250-500-a.html

 

[Stef]

Forgot about that thread Bri,

A good read for anyone fitting Hardie..

 

[robbieee]

Great thanks guys, its much appreciated!

 

[robbieee]

I phoned helen street and they have both 6mm and 12mm in stock. So might take a trip up.