Just a quick one

2 very small partition walls are going up this weekend, after finding out the old one's were fixed badly with 2x2 timber that was splitting badly.

I am replacing with 2x3 timber, with a view to fixing 12mm Hardibacker, then 300x300mm travertine tiles are going on top.

The 2 walls are approx 1.8x2m and the other is 0.7x2m.

I am not sure whether to use galv nails to build the wall, skew nailing, or using decking screws, again skewing them for the strength?

Any helpful advice?

get yourself some plasterboard fixings,available at any diy shop!

Originally Posted by david campbell

get yourself some plasterboard fixings,available at any diy shop!

Sorry I think I explained badly, I mean in terms of fixing the uprights and noggins together, I have hardibacker screws to fit the boards!

defo some type of wood screws mate,nails cause movement(notable in old fashioned staircases)

Easier to screw it together...twin thread screws are easier and quicker to use...

Might also be worth a vapour membrane put up first then the hardi board..

Originally Posted by Dave

Easier to screw it together...twin thread screws are easier and quicker to use...

Might also be worth a vapour membrane put up first then the hardi board..

Whats your prefered choice of vapour membrane Dave?

Polythene dustsheets are cheap as chips...

Gotcha, cheers.

Thanks all, screws it is then!

I have some of that silver backed, foil insulation in a roll... I suppose if I had that between studs and the hardibacker it would act as a vapour barrier.

But yes, dust sheets are cheap - great tip!