What is Knauf Aquapanel?
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.
Who makes Aquapanel?
Knauf
The mother company Knauf is a leading manufacturer of building materials worldwide, including plasterboards, plasters, insulation materials and external renders. Knauf is running more than 150 production sites around the globe and is employer to roundabout 26,000 people. Its headquarters are in Iphofen, Germany.
Which side of Knauf Aquapanel do you tile?
smooth side
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.
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.
Is Knauf Aquapanel waterproof?
Aquapanel Cement Board Indoor, with its 100% waterproof property, provides firm and durable base for tile in humid environment (such as home washroom, public shower room, commercial kitchen, sauna, natatorium and so on).
Can you tile over aqua board?
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.
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 skim on aqua board?
Aqua panel is not designed to go on ceilings and should not be plastered.It is designed for shower walls and should be tiled. Ive plastered onto this once before- it was like a cement based board- two good coats of pva and not a problem to skim..
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.
Can you dot and dab Knauf Aquapanel?
Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor can also be applied direct to a masonry substrate using a dot and dab method.
Can you tile directly onto aqua board?
Why Knauf Aquapanel?
Knauf Aquapanel develops innovative building materials. AQUAPANEL Cement Board Technology provides new construction possibilities with technical and logistical advantages. AQUAPANEL® is the world’s leading premium brand for cement boards in the drylining industry.
What is Aquapanel cement board?
AQUAPANEL® is the world’s leading premium brand for cement boards in the drylining industry. Knauf Aquapanel develops innovative building materials. AQUAPANEL Cement Board Technology provides new construction possibilities with technical and logistical advantages.
What is Aquapanel®?
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Where is Knauf Hongwell?
Knauf Kft. Zhongshan (W) Rd, Hongwell International Plaza. (B1638BHL) Vicente López Pcia. (B1638BHL) Vicente López Pcia. Rr. “Jeronim De Rada”