Is 6mm hardiebacker on for stud wall

[JP_]

Or is it just for going onto a solid surface? For shower tiles.

I assume I'm going to want it up as against the water proof barrier, so need to get the stud in the right place .

 

[foxhole]

Ok with enough support but 12mm would be ideal.

 

[JohnD]

how strong is it, say if you slip and fall against the wall?

 

[JP_]

how strong is it, say if you slip and fall against the wall?

Do you mean the wall or the hardiebacker?

The wall will be strong, building with 4x2s. I could put extra wood in ...

I had a look in B&Q and the 12mm seemed very heavy to handle so hoped 6mm might be OK...

 

[daggermark]

I'd use 12mm if its going straight onto the studwork, or 6mm if its overboarding existing plasterboard/brick.

 

[JP_]

OK, I'd better eat some spinach then,