Planning a level access shower

[Al Getaroundtuit]

Thanks. I thought that Hardiebacker was meant to replace plasterboard in shower/bath areas. I'm clearly mistaken or have been misinformed along the way.

Just bought 14 from Selco. I believe I will be charged a restocking fee. Maybe I could board over the blockwork in the non wet areas with it?

 

[Al Getaroundtuit]

This is from the Hardiebacker website. I have been mis-sold!
"HardieBacker® tile backerboard is a fibre cement tiling backerboard especially suited to installation as a tiling base in wet areas. HardieBacker is water resistant, fire resistant and mould resistant; and is often used as alternative to plywood, chipboard, plasterboard as tiling backer board."

 

[Flintstone]

I've recently tiled on a delta Thames tray and thought it was good and the waste was also good. Can't go wrong with delta / pcs in my opinion

 

[Al Getaroundtuit]

Thanks I will check those out.

 

[Flintstone]

Water resistant, meaning it won't break down but will allow water to pass through. You need water proof in the wet area. The Hardie is fine in the dry areas.

 

[Al Getaroundtuit]

Thanks for taking the time to explain.

 

[Waluigi]

The thought of cutting, shaping, handling and fixing 12mm Hardiebacker onto walls vs the ease of cutting, handling and fixing of a cement faced foam board- you’ll be thanking the people of the forum which will outweigh the hassle of returning the Hardiebacker.

 

[Al Getaroundtuit]

Only problem I can see is that the studs are 400 centres which is ok for Hardiebacker, but the other type boards appear to be 600 wide. So can I place them horizontally without fixing a load of extra noggins?

 

[Waluigi]

The boards won’t be supported properly when placed horizontally. I would pop some extra studs in and put some long boards in. I tend to use CLS. It’s straighter.

 

[Al Getaroundtuit]

Thanks for that Waluigi. Can these type of boards be dot and dabbed onto bare block work or will I need to plaster external walls first?