Best way to fix aquapanel

[gnvqsos]

I want to fix aquapanel to wooden battens and run cold feed to shower behind panels.Do I need to buy Aquapanel ceramic screws or can I use a cheaper alternative?Is it worth varnishing battens in case of moisture ingress?

 

[gcol]

Ceramic screws my ass - just use regular zinc coated. Forget the varnishing of battens too.

 

[Softus]

The advantage of the screws recommended by Knauf is that they're self-drilling, and form a very neat hole without wrecking the surface of the cement board.

However, you can get non-ceramic screws that achieve this - just ask at a drywalling supplier.

 

[Jasonb]

I use Reisser R2 cutter screws, go in far easier than the AP ones and always sink flush. Screwfixes turbogold will also do.

Jason

 

[2scoops0406]

Ceramic screws my ass - just use regular zinc coated. Forget the varnishing of battens too.

succint and to the point