6mm Pre-Primed Fibre Cement Tile Backing Board 1200 x 600

Description

The NoMorePly 6mm PrePrimed Tile Backing Board is a slim fibre cement board, primed on one side, developed to strengthen timber floors before tiling. It removes the bounce or flex caused by footfall, preventing tiles and grout lines cracking.

The board is water resistant (unlike plywood, which weakens when damp), A1 non-combustible and gives the same rigidity as 15mm plywood in just 6mm, reducing the step into the tiled area. Each 1200 x 600mm board covers 0.72 m² and, being pre-primed, is quicker to fit.

6mm

Board thickness

1200 x 600mm

Board size

0.72 m²

Coverage per board

A1

Non-combustible

6.5 kg

Weight per board

8

25mm screws per board

Fix with adhesive and screws into a sound timber floor

Screw down loose floorboards or chipboard first and sweep clean. Run two beads of Mega Strength polyurethane adhesive on the back of each board and fix with 8 x 25mm NoMorePly screws, ideally 25mm from the board edge. The lifetime guarantee applies only when the installation guide and the recommended system essentials are used.

Tile with a flexible adhesive

Always use a good quality single part flexible adhesive to fix tiles, and a bead of adhesive on all joints. On solid concrete floors, prime and fix the board with flexible rapid-set tile adhesive instead.

Pre-primed on one side

Priming is best practice before applying tile adhesive. Because the board arrives primed on one side, the installation process is shorter.

Key features

Stiffens timber floors

Removes flex caused by footfall so tiles and grout lines do not crack.

Slim 6mm profile

Gives the same rigidity as 15mm plywood while reducing the step into the tiled area.

Water resistant

Fibre cement does not weaken when damp, unlike plywood.

A1 non-combustible

A1 fire rated for peace of mind in the build-up.

Holds heavy tiles

Holds heavy tiles when fitted correctly: 100 kg per m² is no problem.

Fast and clean to cut

Score and snap with a scoring knife, with reduced dust; use tile nippers for curves.

Technical specification

Product details

Brand

NoMorePly

Product

6mm PrePrimed Tile Backing Board

Material

Fibre cement

Colour

Grey

Finish

Primed on one side

Edges

Square

Dimensions

Length

1200mm

Width

600mm

Thickness

6mm

Coverage per board

0.72 m²

Weight

6.5 kg

Performance

Fire rating

Class A1, non-combustible

Moisture

Water resistant

Certification

KIWA BDA; CE approved; low emissions

Guarantee

Lifetime, when installed per the installation guide with the recommended system essentials

Installation

Timber floors

Mega Strength polyurethane adhesive (two beads on the back) plus 8 x 25mm NoMorePly screws

Screw position

Ideally 25mm from the board edge

Joints

Bead of Mega Strength on each board edge; stagger joints where possible

Solid floors

Single part flexible rapid-set adhesive after priming with NoMorePly Tiler's Primer (1 part to 3 parts water)

Cutting

Score one side and snap over a block; tile nippers for curves

Quantities

50 screws fix 6 boards; 200 screws fix 25 boards; 1 tube of Mega Strength per 5 boards

Frequently asked questions

What does this board do?

It strengthens timber floors before tiling, removing the flex caused by footfall that makes tiles and grout lines crack.

How do I fix it to a timber floor?

Screw down existing floorboards, sweep clean, run two beads of Mega Strength adhesive on the back of the board and fix with 8 x 25mm NoMorePly screws, ideally 25mm from the edge. Seal each edge with a bead of adhesive and stagger the joints.

Can I use it on a concrete floor?

Yes. Prime the floor with NoMorePly Tiler's Primer (1 part to 3 parts water) and lay the boards on single part flexible rapid-set adhesive. Where boards straddle solid and timber floor, screw into the timber.

Is it water resistant and fire rated?

Yes. It is water resistant and Class A1 non-combustible.

How do I cut it?

Score one side with a scoring knife and snap over a block. Use tile nippers for curves and shapes.

How many screws and how much adhesive do I need?

As a guide, 50 screws fix 6 boards, 200 screws fix 25 boards, and one tube of Mega Strength adhesive covers 5 boards.

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