What is Hydrapanel?

Hydrapanel is a pre-finished wall and ceiling panel, manufactured using a sandwich construction of high pressure laminates on a magnesium oxide core. Hydrapanel requires no special tools for cutting or installation, the panels are silica free and contain no VOCs making them contractor friendly and easy to install.

What is HardieGlaze?

HardieGlaze™ Lining is an internal wall lining by James Hardie. HardieGlaze Lining is a pre-finished wall and ceiling lining made from James Hardie fibre cement and is suitable for use in wet or dry areas that require a sealed, impervious surface. For advice on HardieGlaze Lining, Ask James Hardie™ on 0800 808 868.

Can you tile over Seratone?

Tiled walls: Tiled walls can look stunning. Other options for waterproofing include special shower liners that can be tiled over. Seratone or Hardiglaze: Seratone has a glossy paint finish over a hardboard sheet, and Hardiglaze has a glossy paint finish over a fibre cement sheet.

Does Villaboard need waterproofing?

Since showers is the most important wet area I asked if the two products are suitable: *Aquacheck (wet area) plasterboard 10mm is suitable for showers but needs a waterproof sealer before tiling. *Villaboard 6mm is suitable for showers and does not require a sealer before tiling.

Is Villaboard a cement sheet?

Villaboard is a smooth, sanded flat fibre cement sheet with recesses on the long edges for flush jointing and a seamless finish. It can be painted, wallpapered or tiled.

Can you put wet wall on top of damp?

The great news is that, yes, you can fit a wet wall over tiles. It is, however, important to realise that this may not be possible and will depend on the condition of your existing tiles and the wall.

Are wet walls any good?

Cheap wet wall panels are unlikely to be as hard-wearing as top-quality panels. They’ll get damaged by knocks and bumps leaving your bathroom looking tired and worn. In some cases, they won’t even protect your wall from the splashes and spills in your bathroom, leaving damp to develop underneath the panels.

Can you tile on GIB Aqualine?

Because GIB Aqualine® is dimensionally stable and resistant to water damage, it is an ideal substrate for tiling in residential wet areas. Liquid applied water proof membranes and tile adhesives readily adhere to the GIB Aqualine® face liner and GIB® jointing compounds.

What is Seratone made of?

Seratone® Aqua is a compact panel constructed with layers of kraft paper, dipped in resin and dried. These layers are then sandwiched between laminated top and bottom sheets, compressed and baked. A process called polymerisation melds them altogether creating a solid-core panel that is an extra tough durable laminate.

What happens if Villaboard gets wet?

Holds its strength even when wet Because of its composition, Villaboard lining has a much greater tensile bond strength than plasterboard, which means you can use thicker tiles higher on the wall. It is up to 75% greater than wet area plasterboard when dry, and 300% greater when wet.

What kind of wall lining is hardieglaze?

HardieGlaze ™ Lining are pre-finished wall panels manufactured on a durable fibre cement board. They are a hard wearing internal wall lining that will create an easy clean ceramic look. This white high-gloss lining has a contemporary style that will suit any number of design aesthetics and allows form and function to go hand in hand.

Can you use hardieglaze lining in a bathroom?

Suitable for use in bathrooms, ensuites, toilets, kitchens, shower rooms, laundries, and changing rooms. They are easy to clean and impervious to moisture and will not support mould growth.

What kind of wall lining does James Hardie use?

They are a hard wearing internal wall lining that will create an easy clean ceramic look. This white high-gloss lining has a contemporary style that will suit any number of design aesthetics and allows form and function to go hand in hand.

What kind of paint is used for hardieglaze?

Available in a smooth finish in 4.5 and 6mm thick or choose from 3 modern tile designs for an easy clean, grout free, low maintenance alternative to tiles. HardieGlaze Lining is produced using UV coating technology. The paint contains no Volatile Organic Compounds and is fully cured using UV light.