We are about to start a renovation on a bathroom and builder says aqua line and tiler says villaboard. Thinking go with the tiler recommendation? .
zak410,
Jan 26, 10:34pm
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It's always tricky when you have conflicting advice from different professionals. In this case, your builder is recommending aqua line for the bathroom walls, while the tiler is suggesting villaboard. So, which one should you go with?
Well, in my experience, it's usually a good idea to go with the advice of the person who will be doing the actual installation. In this case, that would be the tiler. After all, they're the ones who will be working with the material and making sure that it's installed properly.
That being said, it's also worth considering the pros and cons of each material. Aqua line is a type of gib board that's specifically designed for wet areas like bathrooms. It's moisture-resistant and can be painted or tiled over, which makes it a versatile option. However, it can be a bit more difficult to work with than other materials, and it's also more expensive.
On the other hand, villaboard is a type of fibre cement board that's also designed for wet areas. It's a bit more affordable than aqua line and is generally easier to work with. However, it's not as moisture-resistant as aqua line, which means it may not hold up as well in the long run.
So, in the end, it really comes down to your personal preferences and budget. If you're willing to spend a bit more and want the peace of mind that comes with using a moisture-resistant material, aqua line might be the way to go. But if you're looking for a more affordable option that's still durable and easy to work with, villaboard could be a good choice.
Overall, I would say that it's always a good idea to get multiple opinions when it comes to home renovations. But when it comes down to it, the advice of the person who will be doing the installation is usually the most important. So if your tiler is suggesting villaboard for the bathroom walls, it's probably a safe bet to go with their recommendation. Good luck with your renovation!
ebygum1,
Jan 26, 10:39pm
I second that,no fear of sagging if you use villa board or similar.
siobhan41,
Jan 26, 10:41pm
Great his recommendation was 9mm. Wonder if gib is easier to work with for the builder.
stevo2,
Jan 26, 11:04pm
Gib is 10 times easier/faster for the carpenter. 9mm Villabd is a 10 times better product for tiling. Remember DO NOT glue villabd to be tiled
newtec1,
Jan 26, 11:17pm
You won't need 9 mm vila bd,that's over kill for tiles, 7 mm is plenty strong enough when you consider gib is only 9.5 and with aqualine it does the job no problem. I wouldn't stress out about using Aqualine,all out houses have it for tiles without problems. Villa bd is mainly used in comercial situations and public areas when specified by the achitect.You would be surprised how strong aqualine is when you come to use it. I might add also if you have a good fixer he will use more fixings for aqua if it is being tiled.
ebygum1,
Jan 26, 11:46pm
I thought op was asking about a bathroom,not an outhouse. I have always used 7mm PrimeAqua for tiling. Never had a problem. Just my opinion.
Will just go with what the tiler wants at 30 odd dollars a sheet it's the same price as the gib.
zak410,
Jan 27, 1:25am
good choice;
in case you have any external corners, remember to use Plastic slimline angles rather than galv., better for cement based board, less risk of showing sign of rusting years later.
happychappy50,
Jan 27, 3:40am
Either product,although aqualine/gib is easier to work with,if all the correct procedures are followed & a good quality waterproof membrane is used CORRECTLY there is no problem with water damage to substrate,even gal external setting angles,have reno ed many bathrooms over the yrs from scatch & NONE have failed,give a 10 yr written guarantee,main prob I have found today is that no one reads labels & understands the limitations of certain products or procedures eg poor bond breakers on bearer & joist floors is the main one.I do everything so if there was a failure I can only blame myself,seen many cases of gib fixers securing wall sheet with insufficient fixings.At the end of the day it comes down to the duty of care from your tradie
survivalkiwi,
Jan 27, 11:21am
Im a builder and I would go with the tiler. Because if there is a problem later on and you use villa then it becomes the tilers problem. If you use gib the tiler will say "I told you so".
siobhan41,
Jan 27, 12:01pm
Thanks all great advice.
soxxy,
Jan 27, 9:52pm
Just spoke to a tiler yesterday and he agrees the villaboard is the best for tiling a shower wall as, if the grouting happens to come apart when using the aqualine it could get wet and turn to custard.
newtec1,
Jan 27, 10:01pm
Exactly,that's why they produce Aqualine for that very purpose,and with the waterproofing to code,[which has to be inspected as well] it has never failed if installed correctly.And that would apply to vila board as well with SS screws at the corect centres etc.
stevo2,
Jan 27, 11:54pm
Villabd is best. Aqualine is ok but only suitable for lightweight tiles. Tiles over a certain kg/m2 must be installed on Villabd 9mm.
newtec1,
Jan 28, 2:12am
No problem with vila bd,it is used in comercial situations for a reason ,but if you don't need it why use it.
louisen,
Feb 2, 4:01am
wouldn't touch villa board with a 100 foot barge pole if your tiling onto it. Hardies give no warranty for weight loading purposes. Best to use Eterpan from PBS as it's a single pour sheet and not the laminated rubbish from hardies
siobhan41,
Feb 2, 1:51pm
So many different opinions it's insane.
newtec1,
Feb 2, 2:06pm
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Eterpan is imported and was cheaper last time we used it,not sure about your claims with Vila Bd, achitect's use it in comercial situations for a reason.
newtec1,
Feb 2, 2:07pm
Have you used both products. ?
newtec1,
Feb 2, 2:09pm
Either product is good if they are installed correctly. Aqualine is probably cheaper and easier to use,your call.
siobhan41,
Feb 2, 5:09pm
Have ordered the villaboard as it's the tiler having to make it waterproof and sign it off and lay the tiles .
louisen,
Feb 2, 11:44pm
yep. started to use the villaboard as a substrate for 40mm natural stone schist veneer panels, then switched to eterpan.
schist falls under the medium category for claddings in the building code, so needed something that was warrantied for weight loading puposes.
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