I have read lots about hardiebacker boards for shower areas where tiles will be used. I also read about tanking the area....i thought that if i put hardiebacker onto the studs and then position the shower tray against this with a silicone seal around the joint, then tile to 3 or 4mm above the shower tray i would then grout all tile joints and silicone the bottom join. Would this be sufficient?
If i look at tanking the walls - how does this work? do i install the tray with silicone joint and then tank the walls with membrane (any membrane or a special one?)?
One the short wall of the shower enclosure i have already fitted the moisture resistant plasterboard ( http://www.diy.com/departments/gypr...sterboard-l2400mm-w1200mm-t125mm/35762_BQ.prd ) - should i rip this off and put hardiebacker there too?
If the moisture resistant plasterboard is ok to tile onto - should i skim it first or can tile adhesive be put straight onto the board?
thanks in advance for responses (for useful ones anyway!)
Oh, yeah and do i need special fixings to fix the 12mm hardiebacker? How do i cut it to size too?
If i look at tanking the walls - how does this work? do i install the tray with silicone joint and then tank the walls with membrane (any membrane or a special one?)?
One the short wall of the shower enclosure i have already fitted the moisture resistant plasterboard ( http://www.diy.com/departments/gypr...sterboard-l2400mm-w1200mm-t125mm/35762_BQ.prd ) - should i rip this off and put hardiebacker there too?
If the moisture resistant plasterboard is ok to tile onto - should i skim it first or can tile adhesive be put straight onto the board?
thanks in advance for responses (for useful ones anyway!)
Oh, yeah and do i need special fixings to fix the 12mm hardiebacker? How do i cut it to size too?