i about to build a studded wall for use in a shower cubical , what is it best to line the inside before i tile it , Plaster board , Aqua Panels or Marine Ply ? Also is it wise to use flexible grout ?
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water always penetrates through tiles after few years and if the plasterboards are fitted behind then they start to rot,etc.i recommend aqua panels.
water always penetrates through tiles after few years and if the plasterboards are fitted behind then they start to rot,etc.i recommend aqua panels.
Assuming you mean 'problem' then I think that's a statement you shouldn't be making so carte blanche.Sorry, but I just don't undertsand these constant references to aquaboard and tanking.
If you use a good quality tile adhesive and grout, then follow correct tiling and grouting practice, there will not be a probem.
So you base your opinion on this? There are many factors that will facilitate the passage of moisture through to the wall - tile size, tile thickness, wall movement and frequency of use of shower are all variables.I tiled a bathroom, inc shower area, on plasterboard for a client 16 years ago.
During a recent refurb, there was no water damage to the plasterboard anywhere!
The only exception to this is underneath shower trays, where I've found water damage quite often. It's normally due to the tray not being double sealed and sloppy use of sealant, but not the tiling. It's often the same scenario around bath edges.
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