Gaps with boarded aquapanel

[sha256]

Hi Guys

I have boarded a wall using aquapanels. Problem is at the top there is a 1.5inch gap. How should I fill this ? I will be tiling.

 

[Deluks]

Fill it with more aquapanel. You could also use plasterboard or ply. If the tiles aren't mosaic you could get away with tiling over the gap.

 

[sha256]

thanks for the reply. What do I use as a backing though ? Should I use tile adhesive ? Or bonding ?

 

[Deluks]

http://www.wickes.co.uk/pcat/54aquapanel

Use whatever you used to fix the aquapanel. If the gap isn't deep then build it up with bonding or tile adhesive. The tiles however, should be fixed with tile adhesive.

 

[garyo]

Wickes PDF

Ceramic coated screws? Are they really a requirement when using aquapanel?

Gary

 

[Deluks]

Wickes PDF

Ceramic coated screws? Are they really a requirement when using aquapanel?

Gary

I suppose they have a point about corrosion and 'popping'. Chances of it happening in real life though? Stainless would do same job.
Bit of a cash cow. Another one that gets me is those green coated coach bolts for exterior use. They cost silly money when a normal galvanised bolt will outlast the timber.