What size are aqua boards?
Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Outdoor has a mass of 16kg/m². 1200mm long board is 17.28kg and 2400mm long board is 34.56kg. As the board is lightweight and only 900mm wide, it means that it can easily be worked from scaffolding, rather than having to be cut on the ground and carried to the fixing position.
Can I tile directly onto Aquapanel?
AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor (according DIN EN-12467) As a standard it is possible to apply tiles – without taking further measures – with a max. weight up to 50 kg/m² in the interiors and a tile size up to 600 mm x 600 mm. Set studs at maximum 625 (600) mm for horizontal and vertical installation of the boards.
Which side do you tile on Aquapanel?
Tile on the smooth side of the board. Permanently flexible sealant should be used at corners, at wall to floor connections, around penetrations, and at interfaces with baths and shower trays, in combination with sealing tape in wet areas.
Is Aquapanel cement board waterproof?
General Information. Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor is a tough impact and water resistant glass fibre reinforced cement tile backer board for walls. It is a lightweight board that is easy to install and suitable for use in indoor wet and humid areas, resisting the development of mould and mildew.
How do you seal an Aquapanel joint?
Ensure all joints between boards are staggered and leave a 3mm gap. All joints should be filled with flexible tile adhesive, and Knauf Aquapanel Interior Joint Tape embedded into the wet adhesive. Always use a quality polymer modified based flexible tile adhesive, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
How do you cut exterior Aquapanel?
Use a knife to score the Knauf Aquapanel Exterior on one side so that the mesh is cut. Snap the scored edge and cut through the mesh on the rear side. For sharp-edged cuts, for example exterior edges, use a hand-held circular saw with a dust extractor or a pendulum jigsaw.
Does Aquapanel need waterproofing?
Tony Soprano New Member. Tanking it use the dunlop kit which is about £30. Yes the aquapanel is impervious to water but the penetration will happen in the joints specially corners. For few pound more you will have peace of mind so my advice is to tank it.
Can Aquapanel be fixed directly to a wall?
Wall cladding If a direct application to the wall using adhesive dabs or gluing isn´t possible – because the surface is too uneven or old plaster that should not be removed, or to create space for thermal or sound insulation – AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor can be fixed by using a treated timber or metal substructure.
How do you stick Aquapanel to wall?
cartridge adhesive Wipe down the backside of the Aquapanel board to remove dust. Place 3 vertical 10-12mm beads of high- strength, single part, gap-filling adhesive down the back of AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor panel. Press the board firmly against the wall until it is levelled and correctly positioned.
What is the thickness of Aquapanel?
6 mm thick
As an inorganic cement board, AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Floor Tile Underlay is resistant to water or mildew and is therefore perfectly suited for wet and humid floors. Besides its stability, the AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Floor Tile Underlay is very light and only 6 mm thick.
Do you need to waterproof Aquapanel?
Yes the aquapanel is impervious to water but the penetration will happen in the joints specially corners. For few pound more you will have peace of mind so my advice is to tank it.
How do you cut a hole in an Aquapanel?
As Bstyle says, just treat it like plasterboard, score one side, snap and cut the mesh on the other side. If you need a hole for say a mixer valve, score both sides then gently tap around the inside of the hole with a hammer until the board crumbles and the piece will drop out.
Do you need to seal Aquapanel before tiling?
The Aquapanel surface is ready- keyed for tiling, so no sealant is required.
Is Aquapanel any good?
Aqua panel is a great way to prevent water penetration long term , and combined with quality liquid tanking is almost like aquarium!!! In this case you should be able to use shower or entire bathroom without tiles on walls or floor. If you installing aqua panel or any other cement board ……
Do you plaster over Aquapanel?
Aqua panel is not designed to go on ceilings and should not be plastered.It is designed for shower walls and should be tiled.
Can you glue Aquapanel?
If a direct application to the wall using adhesive dabs or gluing isn´t possible – because the surface is too uneven or old plaster that should not be removed, or to create space for thermal or sound insulation – AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor can be fixed by using a treated timber or metal substructure.
Can I use 6mm Aquapanel on walls?
Aquapanel Thermal is a completely different product to Aquapanel cement board and should not be used on wall areas.
Does Aqua Board need tanking?
Can you screw Aquapanel?
AQUAPANEL® Maxi Screws can be used for both wall and ceiling applications in interior and exterior applications. AQUAPANEL® Maxi Screw SN has been specially developed for fixing AQUAPANEL® Cement Board on to timber and metal frameworks (metal thick- ness from 0.6 to 0.7 mm).
Can Aquapanel get wet?
What is Aquapanel board made of?
It is a robust, non-combustible building panel and helps to form equally strong but significantly thinner structures, which provides more interior space in buildings. AQUAPANEL®Cement Board Outdoor is made entirely from inorganic materials and withstands even extreme weather conditions.
Can aquabord panels be used on dry walls?
Our Aquabord range is easy to fit on flat, dry walls or even on existing tiles. With thousands of happy customer reviews, we back our products with a comprehensive 10-year guarantee. Need help finding the right panel for your project?
How many screws are in Aquapanel cement board?
AQUAPANEL®Cement Board Indoor m² 1 2 AQUAPANEL®Maxi Screw pieces 15 stud spacing 600mm 21 stud spacing 600mm AQUAPANEL®Joint Adhesive (PU)
What is Aquapanel® cement board rooftop?
AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Rooftop is a high-performing roofing board that delivers strength, safety and sustainability for industrial, commercial and residential buildings alike.