Tiled side bath panel

GaryMo · 23 Jan 2010

I've built a section out of 4x2 to house a bath and allow me to tile the side.
I believe I would be better using a tile backing board instead of plasterboard or ply.
If so, what thickness would you recommend?

How about a Aquapanel Cement Tile Backer Board from B&Q, it's 12.5mm thick.

What's the best way to cut such a board? Jigsaw?

Also, I'm going to need to create access at the tap end of the bath for isolation valves and trap, and also the bottom end where the waste enters an angle piece before entering the stack (possible cleaning).

How would I best create the access areas without spoiling the effect of a tiled side panel?

I've just come across Schlüter®-REMA

Has anybody used this system?

GaryMo · 26 Jan 2010

Any ideas?

matreb · 26 Jan 2010

I am busy making a similar construction, so I'll share what I have done but also encourage other answers!

1. I plan to use 12.5 mm Aquapanel as it's more dimensionally stable than WBP Ply. But I'd buy it from Wickes as it's a bit cheaper. You can cut it with a sharp knife or a fine toothed saw. Jigsaw might be a bit OTT.
2. Access. Schluter idea looks good. My best idea so far is to use access from the room below (just need to take down some plasterboard panels), and ensure aquapanel fixings line up with tile edges so I can get the side off with no tile damage, just a re-grout later.

iaith · 27 Jan 2010

There are several types of cement board available, you should be able to get better value for money than B&Q.
As for access, it's always a problem, access hatches always seem to look like access hatches. In theory they're not necessary as the water supply can be stopped by the stopcock or combi. and if your waste is plumbed correctly there should be no need for access.
If you really feel the need for an access hatch you can cut a hole in the board with a pad saw then secure the tile using grout only

IJWS15 · 27 Jan 2010

I just used plasterboard - no joins in it and the board is screwed to the frame (2x2 in my case) with mirror screws so the entire panel can be removed - would be a bit heavy but will live with that, just needs the carpet lifting and it will slide out of the way. No access panel needed.

I did try plywood but tiles would not stay stuck.

Richard C · 27 Jan 2010

Use tile backer board; ply will warp if it gets wet. Plasterboard is not ideal even of it's MR; it's a bit fragile & will break up if water gets into it, highlly likely on a bath panel I would think.

GaryMo · 29 Jan 2010

Thanks.

I bought a couple of the 12.5mm Hardibacker boards.

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