Electric UFH insulation boards - Tile Advice

[mike1979]

hi all I have a concrete floor to tile with electric heating and 10mm slate I have seen these boards called xp pro insulation boards I usually use the insulated tile backerboards has anyone used these boards and advise me cheers

 

[J Sid]

yes, been using them for years.
good price compared to most but all sides will need a prime.
@DavidP-TUFHS is best placed for this product

 

[mike1979]

ok great so if I do the usual flexy adhesive to lay them in fit the underfloor heating fibre reinforced self leveller on top and tile away as normal it should be fine ? I always use backer boards but if these do the job the customer will save around 300 quid

 

[J Sid]

not should be, will be fine, just allow a bit of time to prime top and underside
like you say can be a big saving to

 

[Uheat - Jake]

Hello Mike,

The XPS Insulation board is a great saver if you have a concrete base.

We have the options of 6,10 & 20mm boards all which need to be stuck down with a Flexible Tile Adhesive.

Our boards have a 300kpa compressive strength so there not easily damaged when tiling. The boards also have an excellent U-Value.

The boards would need to be covered in the normal way of a Flexible self levelling compound over the top.

 

[hmtiling]

not should be, will be fine, just allow a bit of time to prime top and underside
like you say can be a big saving to

Do you prime the xps boards with acrylic primer Julian?

 

[J Sid]

Do you prime the xps boards with acrylic primer Julian?

i do Harry
doesn't take long