Hi Folks
I'm a newbie to the site, and seeking some assistance.
Have searched through the forum, but can't find a previous post that matches with my requirement.
Am tiling a whole wall in the lounge of my house (kind of retro 60s style), the area is 4m x 2.5m. It's a solid external brick wall, no cavity, the plaster was rubbish, so has now all been removed back to nice clean bare brick.
It's a 30s house, and although very solid the internal walls a far from straight. I also want to add insulation while I am at it. Am planning on using thermoline plasterboard on the other external walls (which will then be skimmed).
I was looking for a bit of guidance, on the best way to prepare the main feature wall for tiling. My current thinking, is to effectively build a 2x2 stud frame (fixed to the floor and wall), to get it all super straight and allow insulation to be popped in, although I believe I also need a vapour barrier behind the insulation. Then top it off, with 12mm Hardiebacker ready for tiling.
Does this sound like a good plan, or am I missing a trick?
Also, any recommendations on the type of insulation to use, if I do go ahead with this plan.
I am ok about the 2" loss of room space (plus 12mm hardiebacker), as i am prepared to do this anyway for insulation.
Thank you in advance.
Michael
I'm a newbie to the site, and seeking some assistance.
Have searched through the forum, but can't find a previous post that matches with my requirement.
Am tiling a whole wall in the lounge of my house (kind of retro 60s style), the area is 4m x 2.5m. It's a solid external brick wall, no cavity, the plaster was rubbish, so has now all been removed back to nice clean bare brick.
It's a 30s house, and although very solid the internal walls a far from straight. I also want to add insulation while I am at it. Am planning on using thermoline plasterboard on the other external walls (which will then be skimmed).
I was looking for a bit of guidance, on the best way to prepare the main feature wall for tiling. My current thinking, is to effectively build a 2x2 stud frame (fixed to the floor and wall), to get it all super straight and allow insulation to be popped in, although I believe I also need a vapour barrier behind the insulation. Then top it off, with 12mm Hardiebacker ready for tiling.
Does this sound like a good plan, or am I missing a trick?
Also, any recommendations on the type of insulation to use, if I do go ahead with this plan.
I am ok about the 2" loss of room space (plus 12mm hardiebacker), as i am prepared to do this anyway for insulation.
Thank you in advance.
Michael
