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[Kedo]

Hi All,
Tomorrow I’m using 6mm Hardie Backer onto 22mm chipboard. I’ll be screwing it aswell as fixing it with adhesive and taping the joints with fibre tape. My question is, can i tile straight away or do i need to wait until next day?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Flintstone]

You can tile straight away, kedo

 

[Dumbo]

You can tile straight away, kedo

I don't know but wouldn't it depend on wether he was using rapid or slow set especially if taking out uneveness in flooring . Again i dont know just a question

 

[On one]

I would have thought if it was fixed as per Hardie's instructions ie every 200mm with screws you would be good to go as soon as.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

The way it soaks up moisture by the time the last board is fixed the 1st is going nowhere!
Straight away for me.

 

[Flintstone]

Once it’s screwed down it’s not moving, there will be a thin solid bed under it so it’s fine. Don’t think slow set is the best idea

 

[Albert]

Straight on it.

 

[Kedo]

Thanks for al the replies! Yes, should have said I’ll be using a rapidset flexible floor adhesive.

 

[On one]

/www.jameshardie.co.uk/import/Documents/HardieBacker%20Installation%20Guide.pdf
For what it's worth Hardie recommend non flexi adhesive......why I don't know, its just a gap filler!

 

[Kedo]

That’s interesting, i wonder why?