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I've been researching the best backer board for a shower cubicle and bathroom walls on here and the wider interweb.
The easiest options for me from my supier being remote is moisture resistant plaster board or fancy moisture resistant tile backer board Glasroc H or Hardie backer board.
First two are available in usual sheet sizes 2400 x 1200
The Hardie backer is 1200 x 800
Why is Hardie and a lot of other tile backers in small sheets?
Is there not an obvious benefit in doing a shower cubicle wall in a single piece rather than making up joints in smaller pieces?
If using MR plasterboard on a long wall like next to a bath what's best practice for the joint. Square edged butted tight or lose? Or tapered edge? Ok to fill gap or taper with tile adhesive?
I've read on here plaster skimming is a no no and reduces tile weight capacity.
Thanks
The easiest options for me from my supier being remote is moisture resistant plaster board or fancy moisture resistant tile backer board Glasroc H or Hardie backer board.
First two are available in usual sheet sizes 2400 x 1200
The Hardie backer is 1200 x 800
Why is Hardie and a lot of other tile backers in small sheets?
Is there not an obvious benefit in doing a shower cubicle wall in a single piece rather than making up joints in smaller pieces?
If using MR plasterboard on a long wall like next to a bath what's best practice for the joint. Square edged butted tight or lose? Or tapered edge? Ok to fill gap or taper with tile adhesive?
I've read on here plaster skimming is a no no and reduces tile weight capacity.
Thanks