Advice on tiling with 60cm x 30cm wall tiles

[GazTech]

[quote=Drew Peacock;79425][B]I don't see why she has to tank Aquapanel[/B]. That's overkill IMO.
If she is going to tank, why not just use 12.5mm plasterboard or, even better, greenboard for the entire room?[/quote]Even with aquapenel there are still joints need taping, and where the tray meets them...Gaz

[Droopy]

Originally Posted by GazTech

Even with aquapenel there are still joints need taping, and where the tray meets them...Gaz

So why not save the money that aquapanel costs and do it all in Greenboard?

Either that or tape using a glass fibre tape and a water resistant SPF addy.

[GazTech]

[quote=Drew Peacock;79428]So why not save the money that aquapanel costs and do it all in Greenboard?[/quote]I can't see any problem with that, always wise to compare prices for all projects.....Gaz

[Droopy]

Originally Posted by GazTech

I can't see any problem with that, always wise to compare prices for all projects.....Gaz

I edited my last post to include taping with waterproof addy and glass fibre tape too, Gaz.

Cheaper and less hassle than tanking. IMO ofcourse.

[Lianne]

Thanks to you all for the superb info!! I feel like I have a much clearer idea of what I am doing now.

[Lianne]

Chaps due to your very helpful advice I have now got the following on my shopping list:

4x 20KG BAL Single Part Flexible adhesive (White)
2x 5L BAL Prime APD
1x Dunlop Tanking Kit
1x 1L Lithofin MN Stain Stop
Grout --- Not quite decided on the correct grout yet, but I know I need a flexible waterproof type.
Tile Spacers --- What size are suitable for this size tile?
Tile Adhesive Spreader --- What type do I require? There are so many to choose from, V shaped notch, 5mm notch, 10mm notch etc... I am right handed
Grout float --- again advice is greatly appreciated.

I missed anything? I am applying 22msq, and think I have got the correct amounts.

[DS Tiling]

You may get away with not tanking out the ****panel but it is best practice to do so and if you were one of my customers that's what i would advise you to do. Not all cement boards are certified as waterproof.

grout joint 2-3mm usually but personal choice and depending on how uniform the tiles are.

Trowel, depending on the background flatness but normally i would use an 8mm for that size of tile and remove a tile to check for coverage.

I would use Bal superflex wall grout but microflex if you want microban in it.

[Lianne]

That's great advice, thanks. I think that while I am doing the job I may as well do the tanking for the small amount of extra. Thanks again.

Lianne