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Aquapanel Water Resistant Backing Board
Fire resistance to Class 0 and is non-combustible. Will not rot or warp. Performs in wet and humid areas including showers bathrooms and kitchens. Prevents tiles cracking. Very strong even when wet. Easy to fix onto battens. Can be cut by knife or a fine toothed saw.
Average Customer Rating:
4.9
out of 5
(7 Reviews)
Rating Snapshot (7 reviews)
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7 of 7(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Aquapanel Water Resistant Backing Board
Review 1 for Aquapanel Water Resistant Backing Board
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Use this !!
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06 March 2010
By Sydnovich
Good Quality:
4
out of
5
Value for money:
4
out of
5
Pros: peace of mind, very simple to cut to size
Cons: heavy but it is concrete after all.
"I used this to make up the new walls in my bathroom and shower. The large sizes made it real easy to get a nice straight wall that i know I havern't got to worry about in the future. The special sealer is a little dear, but really has to be used, albeit more than they say if you want to make sure of a perfect seal. And really really really DONT get the sealant on your hands. It took about a week and a bit for it to fully disappear even with me picking at it all the time !! The board did break a couple of times in corners, but this was probably me being a little heavy handed or innaccurate with my fixing points. As a previous reviewer said, you must use the right screws aswell or it goes horribly wrong. It's far easier to have two people to hang a full size panel as they are quite heavy"
Expertise: Moderate DIYer
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Aquapanel Water Resistant Backing Board
Overall Rating:
out of
5
good stuff
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07 September 2009
By Kieran
Good Quality:
5
out of
5
Value for money:
4
out of
5
"Good board, very hard and stiff cement type board. I've used it in my bay window where the vent is and there has been damp problems. Easily hung a radiator on it."
Expertise: Expert DIYer
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Review 3 for Aquapanel Water Resistant Backing Board
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Great stuff
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24 December 2008
By GiveItTheBeans
Good Quality:
5
out of
5
Value for money:
5
out of
5
"I agree with my fellow reviewers, this is a good quality product that does what it is supposed to do. Cutting is easy. They are much heavier than plasterboard so bear this in mind when erecting your studwork."
Expertise: Expert DIYer
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Aquapanel Water Resistant Backing Board
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Excellent product
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09 October 2008
By Anonymous
Good Quality:
5
out of
5
Value for money:
5
out of
5
Pros: excellent quality product
"I have used Aquapanel to line the walls around the bath and shower, it is very easy to cut and fit. The manufacturers Knauff have an excellent DIY section on their website with lots of advice. I would recommend that the correct Aquapanel screws are used, I tried drylining screws but soon gave up and used the correct screws which are ceramic coated.
I shopped around, Builders marchants etc before deciding where to buy the panels and Wickes were the cheapest by far."
I shopped around, Builders marchants etc before deciding where to buy the panels and Wickes were the cheapest by far."
Expertise: Moderate DIYer
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Aquapanel Water Resistant Backing Board
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Brilliant
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20 September 2008
By NoDIYisEasy
Good Quality:
5
out of
5
Value for money:
5
out of
5
"I have used aquapanels around the sink and the shower cubicle. They are very sturdy and easy to install. The reason I have used aquapanels instead of ordinary plaster boards is because I have heard so many disasters of failing plaster boards in wet areas. Their size makes it really practical as well. Don't forget your joint adhesive or tape."
Expertise: Easy DIYer
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Aquapanel Water Resistant Backing Board
Overall Rating:
out of
5
cement based boards
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03 July 2008
By trade
"I always use this aqua board on stud walls in showers or above the bath if a bath shower is fitted. Then tile onto it using water proof tile adhesive.
My trade is bathroom fitter, I often have to rip off rotten plasterboard on stud walls that was just skimmed then tiled (asking for trouble), I replace with this stuff. It works great."
My trade is bathroom fitter, I often have to rip off rotten plasterboard on stud walls that was just skimmed then tiled (asking for trouble), I replace with this stuff. It works great."
Expertise: Trade
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Aquapanel Water Resistant Backing Board
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Aquapanel - excellent product
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27 May 2008
By Rockford
Pros: cost effecttive
Cons: need to know what you are doing as are brittle
"Highly recommended for lining a shower before tiling. The most cost effective way I have found for water proofing an area especially if you buy the panels from Wickes, where the panels are much cheaper than other 'centres' I know."
Expertise: Moderate DIYer
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