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Is it made from plaster board and does it look the same
It is similar to plasterboard but with a tissue facing and that little something in the core to slow the uptake of water, It is also mould resistant.
i need somethinc for a waterproof balcony floor
Would not recommend for this use
Can traventine tiles be fixed directly onto aquaboard, or does the board need to be skimmed with plaster before the tiles are fixed? regards David
Traventine tiles can be fixed directly to GTEC Aqua Board with waterproof tile adhesive. Provided the tile weight does not exceed 32kg/m2. This would be 11mm of Granit or 13mm of Marble approx
Can I render on this board if I cladded and insulated the building?
GTEC Aqua board has a BBA certificate for insulated render systems. It can be used as the carrier board for the insulation and the insulation has the render system applied to it.
Can I skim aqua board?
Yes you can but boards needs to be treated with PVA, although skimming is not recommended for wet areas.
Is tile adhesive required?
Wall tile adhesives should be waterproof and conform to BS EN 12004
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