{"product_id":"thermopanel-tile-backer-boards-plastering-render-boards-1250-x-600mm","title":"Thermopanel Tile Backer Boards - Plastering \/ Render Boards - 1250 x 600mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermopanel Tile Backer Boards provide a lightweight, waterproof and dimensionally stable base for wall and floor tiles.\u003c\/strong\u003e They can also be used as a construction or plastering board and as a thermal insulation layer beneath electric underfloor heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XPS board helps reduce downward heat loss, improving warm-up times while creating a reliable surface for tiling on concrete, screed and correctly prepared timber substrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Thermopanel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable beneath electric heating mats and loose under-tile heating cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreates a stable surface for wall and floor tiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWaterproof and dimensionally stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for bathrooms, showers and wetroom installations when joints and penetrations are correctly sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan accept heavy wall tiles when installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps reduce warm-up times and downward heat loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight and easy to cut with a sharp knife or saw\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProvides useful impact-sound reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing The Correct Thickness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the board thickness to suit the substrate, required floor build-up and level of insulation. Available thicknesses range from \u003cstrong\u003e4mm to 50mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor timber stud walls, the manufacturer specifies 10mm or 12mm boards with studs at 300mm centres, or 20mm boards with studs at 600mm centres. All board edges must be fully supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Many Boards Do I Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 1250 x 600mm board covers \u003cstrong\u003e0.75m²\u003c\/strong\u003e. Divide the usable area by 0.75 and round up to the next whole board, then allow extra for cuts and waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5m² ÷ 0.75 = 6.67, so at least \u003cstrong\u003e7 boards\u003c\/strong\u003e are required before adding a waste allowance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eConcrete Or Screeded Floors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCheck that the base is stable, clean and suitable for tiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply flexible tile adhesive using a 5-8mm notched trowel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLay each board into the adhesive and press it firmly into position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTape or seal the joints using the appropriate Thermopanel product for the installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eTimber Floors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoards may be bonded with flexible tile adhesive or mechanically fixed. For mechanical fixing, use suitable screws with Thermopanel MSW36 washers at approximately 300mm centres, then treat the joints appropriately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWalls And Plastering\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoards can be fixed to suitable solid walls or timber studs. Before plastering, seal the board edges with Thermopanel adhesive\/sealant and apply Thermopanel scrim tape to the joints. In wet areas, use the specified waterproof joint treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways follow the current Thermopanel installation guide and the recommendations of the adhesive, finish and underfloor-heating manufacturers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thermopanel","offers":[{"title":"4mm","offer_id":53405236887818,"sku":"TP04","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6mm","offer_id":53405236592906,"sku":"TP06","price":11.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"8mm","offer_id":53405236625674,"sku":"TP08","price":11.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10mm","offer_id":53405236658442,"sku":"TP10","price":12.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12mm","offer_id":53405236691210,"sku":"TP12","price":13.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15mm","offer_id":53405236723978,"sku":"TP15","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mm","offer_id":53405236756746,"sku":"TP20","price":17.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"30mm","offer_id":53405236789514,"sku":"TP30","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40mm","offer_id":53405236822282,"sku":"TP40","price":20.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50mm","offer_id":53405236855050,"sku":"TP50","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/1640\/1674\/files\/Thermopanel-Branded-Board-001__72846.1574864142.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784622006","url":"https:\/\/uheat.co.uk\/products\/thermopanel-tile-backer-boards-plastering-render-boards-1250-x-600mm","provider":"Uheat Underfloor Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}