Aqua Panel/WBP Ply

Ispeakthetruth

Greetings,

I am seeking advice on whether Aqua Panel tile backer board or 12mm WBP Ply would be best suited to an upstairs bathroom, bath & toilet/sink is being ripped out in favour of new shower unit with cast stone shower tray, new sink and new toilet. Aside fom price, as there's a big difference, is the Aqua Panel really a better option? I did a new down stairs bathroom on 1 inch WPB ply but this is not an option for upstairs...

Advice is much appreciated. Thanks

Buford T Justice

For the area around the shower and the floor you need to use marine ply. WBP is no good for there.

Ispeakthetruth

Greetings,

Thanks for reply, is there a big difference between the marine ply and the wbp?

aerosol

If you have the budget I'd go for the cement board every time.If you do use ply,15mm min to do a proper job.

A good tanking system too:)

Buford T Justice

Ispeakthetruth wrote: »

Greetings,

Thanks for reply, is there a big difference between the marine ply and the wbp?

Standard WBP will soak up moisture, swell and rot. Marine ply won't. If you are putting in a power shower, Marine around the enclosure and floor.

Ispeakthetruth

Greetings,

Thanks all for your advice