W ALLS & C EILIN G S

Fixing Manual
UC O Vis t ab o rd
UC O M ult iflex
UC O Flexab o rd
UAC BERHAD
(5149-H)
UAC BERHAD
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Vistabordapplication for tile-on partitions and counters at
food court, Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Flexabordapplication for external cladding at the Safety & Skill
Training Centre, Jalan Genting Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Curve wall cladding using Multiflex, Bukit Jalil LRT Station,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Ceiling soffit using Vis ta b o rd at Suria KLCC, Malaysia.
T h is sig n e n d o rse s th a t th e
p ro d u c t is a sb e sto s-fre e
Fib re C ement Bo ard
Printed: January 2003
UAC wall & ceiling linings
fix in g m a n u a l vistabord, multiflex & flexabord
contents
general product
information
accessories
board cutting &
hole-forming
vistabord, multiflex
& flexabord
wall installation
(untiled & tiled)
vistabord & flexabord
flush jointed ceiling
installation
appendix I
appendix II
scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
jointers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
working with power tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
board cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
hole-forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
fixing details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
jointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
junctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
shower recess details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
fixing details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
jointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
typical flush jointing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
typical tile fixing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
fixing m anual general product inform ation
1
SCOPE
This m anual covers the technical aspects for the installation of U AC fibre cem ent boards, nam ely U C O Vistabord, U C O
M ultiflex and U C O Flexabord in applications as untiled of tiled w alls and as flush jointed ceilings.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
UCO Vistabord UCO Multiflex UCO Flexabord
Product Description Vistabordis an autoclaved Multiflex is an autoclaved Flexabordis an autoclaved
cellulose fibre cem ent board. cellulose fibre cem ent board. cellulose fibre cem ent board.
It is a sanded sm ooth surfaced, It is a sandedsm ooth surfaced, It is a unsanded surfaced,
recessed edge board. square edge board. recessed edge board.
Sanded R ecessed edge Sanded Square edge U nsanded R ecessed edge
U C O Vis ta b o rd U C O M u ltifle x U C O F le x a b o rd
Light sanded Light sanded U nsanded
Colour Texture Pinkish Pinkish or cream y w hite C ream y w hite
Standard Size (mm) 2440 x 1220 2440 x 1220 2440 x 1220
Thickness (mm) 6, 9 and 12 6, 9 and 12 6, 9 and 12
Application & Selection
Flush J ointed H ighly recom m ended if R ecom m ended
Untiled Wall sm ooth surface is required.
Tiled Wall R ecom m ended R ecom m ended R ecom m ended
Flush J ointed Ceiling H ighly recom m ended if R ecom m ended
sm ooth surface is required.
UAC wall & ceiling linings
fix in g m a n u a l vistabord, multiflex & flexabord
contents
general product
information
accessories
board cutting &
hole-forming
vistabord, multiflex
& flexabord
wall installation
(untiled & tiled)
vistabord & flexabord
flush jointed ceiling
installation
appendix I
appendix II
scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
jointers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
working with power tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
board cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
hole-forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
fixing details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
jointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
junctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
shower recess details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
fixing details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
jointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
typical flush jointing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
typical tile fixing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
fixing m anual general product inform ation
1
SCOPE
This m anual covers the technical aspects for the installation of U AC fibre cem ent boards, nam ely U C O Vistabord, U C O
M ultiflex and U C O Flexabord in applications as untiled of tiled w alls and as flush jointed ceilings.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
UCO Vistabord UCO Multiflex UCO Flexabord
Product Description Vistabordis an autoclaved Multiflex is an autoclaved Flexabordis an autoclaved
cellulose fibre cem ent board. cellulose fibre cem ent board. cellulose fibre cem ent board.
It is a sanded sm ooth surfaced, It is a sandedsm ooth surfaced, It is a unsanded surfaced,
recessed edge board. square edge board. recessed edge board.
Sanded R ecessed edge Sanded Square edge U nsanded R ecessed edge
U C O Vis ta b o rd U C O M u ltifle x U C O F le x a b o rd
Light sanded Light sanded U nsanded
Colour Texture Pinkish Pinkish or cream y w hite C ream y w hite
Standard Size (mm) 2440 x 1220 2440 x 1220 2440 x 1220
Thickness (mm) 6, 9 and 12 6, 9 and 12 6, 9 and 12
Application & Selection
Flush J ointed H ighly recom m ended if R ecom m ended
Untiled Wall sm ooth surface is required.
Tiled Wall R ecom m ended R ecom m ended R ecom m ended
Flush J ointed Ceiling H ighly recom m ended if R ecom m ended
sm ooth surface is required.
2
fixing manual accessories
MATERIALS
Jointing Compound
Suitable gypsum or cem ent based
jointing com pound are
recom m ended for flush jointing of
recessed-edge boards, and for
bedding perforated paper tapes
and topping over fastener heads.
Perforated Paper Tape
This type of paper tape,
em bedded and finished w ith
jointing com pound is suitable for
flush jointing and internal
corners. W oven linen and self-
adhesive tapes should not be
used.
Foam Tape Flashing
Flashing, suitable for use at
internal corners / junctions for
w ater proofing.
Foam Backing Tape
B acking Strip, suitable for use at
expansion joints for tiled w all.
FASTENERS
G alvanized fibre cement nails
2.8m m x 30m m for fixing boards
to tim ber fram es.
Teks screws N o.8 x 20m m or
longer for fixing boards to m etal
fram es.
Streaker N o. 8 x 20m m or
longer self-tapping screw s for
fixing boards to light gauge
studs and furring channels.
J OINTERS
Straight PVC Jointer
*
PVC jointers are available for jointing
4.5m m and 6m m thick M ultiflex
boards.
External Corner Angle Strip
*
To flush join external corners, use
galvanized m etal perforated corner
strips for general purpose areas and
plastic perforated corner strips in
w et areas.
Internal Corner PVC Jointer
For board jointing at internal
corners / junctions.
Plastic or Metal Casing Bead
For board abutm ent to w all / colum n.
Angle Trim
For board abutm ent to w all / colum n
for suspended ceiling.
Shadowline Angle Trim
For board abutm ent to w all / colum n
for suspended ceiling.
O ther Jointers include:
Expansion Joint Kit
Suspended Metal Grid Framing Kit
*
These items are available from UAC
Plas t ic
M et al
fixing manual board cutting & hole form ing
3
BOARD CUTTING
Suitable cutting m ethods include the use of:
(a)Score and Snapknife (b) H and guillotine (c) H andsaw
(a) Score and Snap knife
*
Score and snapcutting is a fast and efficient m ethod,
using a tungsten-tipped score and snapknife.
Steps:
Preferably score from the face side of the board.
Score against straight edge & repeat action to obtain
sufficient depth for clean break (norm ally 1/3 of board
thickness).
Snap upw ards to achieve break.
C lean edges w ith a rasp if necessary.
b) Hand Guillotine
*
B oard can be cut w ith a hand
guillotine to produce clean
straight edges.
Steps:
M ark line for cutting.
Align the guillotine blade along the cut-off side of the line
to allow for the thickness of the blade
b) Handsaw
A hand saw can also be used for
general cutting operations such
as for sm all cuts and notching.
For notching, use a handsaw first and then score along
back w ith a score and snapknife (as illustrated) and snap
upw ards. C lean rough edges w ith a rasp.
HOLE-FORMING
(a)For small rectangular and circular holes
Steps:
D rill a series of holes around the perim eter of the hole
opening required.
Then tap out the w aste piece from the board face.
Tap gently to avoid dam age to board.
Ensure that board edges are properly and evenly
supported.
(b)For large rectangular openings for wall ventilators.
Steps:
Start w ith scoring around the perim eter of the opening to
sufficient depth w ith score and snapknife.
Form a large round hole at the centre of the perim eter by
drilling as show n above.
Then saw -cut from the centre tow ards the corners of the
rectangular opening.
Tap gently to rem ove w aste pieces from face side.
C lean rough edges and radius corners w ith a suitable
rasp.
WORKING WITH POWER TOOLS
U AC Fibre C em ent boards can be readily cut on site w ith pow er tools. For board cutting, pow er circular saw w ith diam ond tipped
blade can be used. For hole-form ing, pow er drill fitted w ith hole-cutter or jig saw w ith tungsten blade is suitable. All pow er cutting
operations should be carried out in a w ell ventilated environm ent and w ith good w ork safety practices. O ther preferred board cutting
m ethods and exam ples of hole-form ing technique are listed below :
*
These items are available from UAC
St raig ht ed g e
Sc o red ed g e
Saw c ut s
Saw c ut t o c o rners
Sc o re aro und p erim et er
2
fixing manual accessories
MATERIALS
Jointing Compound
Suitable gypsum or cem ent based
jointing com pound are
recom m ended for flush jointing of
recessed-edge boards, and for
bedding perforated paper tapes
and topping over fastener heads.
Perforated Paper Tape
This type of paper tape,
em bedded and finished w ith
jointing com pound is suitable for
flush jointing and internal
corners. W oven linen and self-
adhesive tapes should not be
used.
Foam Tape Flashing
Flashing, suitable for use at
internal corners / junctions for
w ater proofing.
Foam Backing Tape
B acking Strip, suitable for use at
expansion joints for tiled w all.
FASTENERS
G alvanized fibre cement nails
2.8m m x 30m m for fixing boards
to tim ber fram es.
Teks screws N o.8 x 20m m or
longer for fixing boards to m etal
fram es.
Streaker N o. 8 x 20m m or
longer self-tapping screw s for
fixing boards to light gauge
studs and furring channels.
J OINTERS
Straight PVC Jointer
*
PVC jointers are available for jointing
4.5m m and 6m m thick M ultiflex
boards.
External Corner Angle Strip
*
To flush join external corners, use
galvanized m etal perforated corner
strips for general purpose areas and
plastic perforated corner strips in
w et areas.
Internal Corner PVC Jointer
For board jointing at internal
corners / junctions.
Plastic or Metal Casing Bead
For board abutm ent to w all / colum n.
Angle Trim
For board abutm ent to w all / colum n
for suspended ceiling.
Shadowline Angle Trim
For board abutm ent to w all / colum n
for suspended ceiling.
O ther Jointers include:
Expansion Joint Kit
Suspended Metal Grid Framing Kit
*
These items are available from UAC
Plas t ic
M et al
fixing manual board cutting & hole form ing
3
BOARD CUTTING
Suitable cutting m ethods include the use of:
(a)Score and Snapknife (b) H and guillotine (c) H andsaw
(a) Score and Snap knife
*
Score and snapcutting is a fast and efficient m ethod,
using a tungsten-tipped score and snapknife.
Steps:
Preferably score from the face side of the board.
Score against straight edge & repeat action to obtain
sufficient depth for clean break (norm ally 1/3 of board
thickness).
Snap upw ards to achieve break.
C lean edges w ith a rasp if necessary.
b) Hand Guillotine
*
B oard can be cut w ith a hand
guillotine to produce clean
straight edges.
Steps:
M ark line for cutting.
Align the guillotine blade along the cut-off side of the line
to allow for the thickness of the blade
b) Handsaw
A hand saw can also be used for
general cutting operations such
as for sm all cuts and notching.
For notching, use a handsaw first and then score along
back w ith a score and snapknife (as illustrated) and snap
upw ards. C lean rough edges w ith a rasp.
HOLE-FORMING
(a)For small rectangular and circular holes
Steps:
D rill a series of holes around the perim eter of the hole
opening required.
Then tap out the w aste piece from the board face.
Tap gently to avoid dam age to board.
Ensure that board edges are properly and evenly
supported.
(b)For large rectangular openings for wall ventilators.
Steps:
Start w ith scoring around the perim eter of the opening to
sufficient depth w ith score and snapknife.
Form a large round hole at the centre of the perim eter by
drilling as show n above.
Then saw -cut from the centre tow ards the corners of the
rectangular opening.
Tap gently to rem ove w aste pieces from face side.
C lean rough edges and radius corners w ith a suitable
rasp.
WORKING WITH POWER TOOLS
U AC Fibre C em ent boards can be readily cut on site w ith pow er tools. For board cutting, pow er circular saw w ith diam ond tipped
blade can be used. For hole-form ing, pow er drill fitted w ith hole-cutter or jig saw w ith tungsten blade is suitable. All pow er cutting
operations should be carried out in a w ell ventilated environm ent and w ith good w ork safety practices. O ther preferred board cutting
m ethods and exam ples of hole-form ing technique are listed below :
*
These items are available from UAC
St raig ht ed g e
Sc o red ed g e
Saw c ut s
Saw c ut t o c o rners
Sc o re aro und p erim et er
4 vistabord Unt iled
multiflex Tiled
flexabord w all ins t allat io n unt iled & t iled Wet area
BOARD LAYOUT
B oard can be laid vertically or horizontally as show n in figures 1 & 2 respectively.
Figure 1: Board Layout Vertical
Figure 2: Board Layout Horizontal
Note:
Whilst framing and fixing details are illustrated mainly using steel studs, the
same details, fasteners spacing etc, apply to timber studs. However kiln-dry
timber is recommended to minimise timber shrinkage.
FRAMING
For both vertical and horizontal layout:
Tim ber or steel fram ing can be used.
Studs m ust be firm ly secured to top
and bottom runners and fram es m ust
not reply on the sheeting for stability.
End joints of boards should not
coincide w ith corners of openings
such as doors or w indow s to reduce
joint cracks due to fram e m ovem ent
( figures 1 & 2 ).
W here end joints occur, they should
coincide w ith the centre line of a stud
( figure 3 ).
For vertical layout, nogging can be in
line or staggered.
For horizontal layout, nogging m ust be
in line and boards can be laid in a
brick likepattern.
Figure 3: Board End J oint Detail
UT
T
W
UT T
UT T
Pro vid e a ro w o f no g g ing s b ehind all ho rizo nt al
b o ard jo int s . No t e: Do no t fix b o ard s t o no g g ing s
exc ep t w here t iles are t o b e fixed t o b o ard s .
Fix b o ard s t o s t ud s o nly,
s t ud s p ac ing m us t no t
exc eed 6 1 0 m m c ent res
Pro vid e a ro w o f no g g ing s b ehind all vert ic al b o ard
jo int s . No t e: Do no t fix b o ard s t o no g g ing s exc ep t
w here t iles are t o b e fixed t o b o ard s .
Bo ard layo ut w here heig ht a
exc eed s half o f t he w all heig ht .
Bo ard layo ut w here heig ht b
exc eed s 4 0 0 m m .
b
a
Fix b o ard s t o s t ud s o nly,
s t ud s p ac ing m us t no t
exc eed 6 1 0 m m c ent res
1 2 mm min.
C ent reline o f s t ud
Board
UT T
w ind o w
w ind o w
w ind o w
5
Nail or Screw Fixing (Untiled)
Fasteners should be driven along sides ( figure 4 ) or along
ends ( figure 5 ) of boards at approxim ately 200m m centres,
and along interm ediate studs at approxim ately 300m m centres.
D o not fix to top and bottom runners or noggings.
Fasteners should not be less than 12m m from board edges
( figure 3 ) and 50m m from corners.
Figure 4: Nail or Screw Fixing (vertical)
Figure 5: Nail or Screw Fixing (horizontal)
Figure 8: Wet Area Wall / Floor J unction
Nail or Screw Fixing (Tiled)
Fasteners should be driven along sides ( figure 6 ) or along
ends ( figure 7 ) of boards at approxim ately 200m m centres
and also into every stud at approxim ately 200m m centres.
Fix to top and bottom runners or noggings.
Fasteners should not be less than 12m m from boards edges
( figure 3 ) and 50m m from corners.
Figure 6: Nail or Screw Fixing (vertical)
Figure 7: Nail or Screw Fixing (horizontal)
Fixing in Wet Area
W here w all / floor junctions are flashed such as in show er
recesses, board m ust not be fixed to bottom runners as
fasteners w ould penetrate the flashing. Provide additional
noggings 25m m above the top of the flashing or show er base
as in figure 8. The boards m ust be fastened to these
noggings.
vistabord Unt iled
multiflex Tiled
flexabord w all ins t allat io n unt iled & t iled (c o nt d ) Wet area
UT
T
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FIXING DETAILS
6 1 0 mm max.
stud c entres
6 1 0 mm max.
stud c entres
2 0 0 mm
3 0 0 mm
1 2 mm min.
1 2 mm min.
5 0 mm min. at c orners
2 0 0 mm
1 2 mm min.
Nogging
B
o
t
t
o
m

r
u
n
n
e
r
6 mm gap
6 mm gap 2 0 0
mm
UT T
2 5 m m ab o ve flas hing o r s ho w er b as e
Board
Ad d it io nal no g g ing s
Flas hing
Do no t nail here
Fill 6 mm g ap w it h Bric k & C o nc ret e C rac k Sealant
UT
5 0 m m m in.
at c o rners
2 0 0 m m
2 0 0 m m
1 2 m m
m in.
1 2 m m m in.
T
Nogging
Bottom runner
5 0 m m m in.
at c o rners
2 0 0 m m
3 0 0 m m
1 2 m m m in.
Nogging
Bottom runner
1 2 mm min.
5 0 mm min. at c orners
Noggings must b e
fixed in a straight line.
W
4 vistabord Unt iled
multiflex Tiled
flexabord w all ins t allat io n unt iled & t iled Wet area
BOARD LAYOUT
B oard can be laid vertically or horizontally as show n in figures 1 & 2 respectively.
Figure 1: Board Layout Vertical
Figure 2: Board Layout Horizontal
Note:
Whilst framing and fixing details are illustrated mainly using steel studs, the
same details, fasteners spacing etc, apply to timber studs. However kiln-dry
timber is recommended to minimise timber shrinkage.
FRAMING
For both vertical and horizontal layout:
Tim ber or steel fram ing can be used.
Studs m ust be firm ly secured to top
and bottom runners and fram es m ust
not reply on the sheeting for stability.
End joints of boards should not
coincide w ith corners of openings
such as doors or w indow s to reduce
joint cracks due to fram e m ovem ent
( figures 1 & 2 ).
W here end joints occur, they should
coincide w ith the centre line of a stud
( figure 3 ).
For vertical layout, nogging can be in
line or staggered.
For horizontal layout, nogging m ust be
in line and boards can be laid in a
brick likepattern.
Figure 3: Board End J oint Detail
UT
T
W
UT T
UT T
Pro vid e a ro w o f no g g ing s b ehind all ho rizo nt al
b o ard jo int s . No t e: Do no t fix b o ard s t o no g g ing s
exc ep t w here t iles are t o b e fixed t o b o ard s .
Fix b o ard s t o s t ud s o nly,
s t ud s p ac ing m us t no t
exc eed 6 1 0 m m c ent res
Pro vid e a ro w o f no g g ing s b ehind all vert ic al b o ard
jo int s . No t e: Do no t fix b o ard s t o no g g ing s exc ep t
w here t iles are t o b e fixed t o b o ard s .
Bo ard layo ut w here heig ht a
exc eed s half o f t he w all heig ht .
Bo ard layo ut w here heig ht b
exc eed s 4 0 0 m m .
b
a
Fix b o ard s t o s t ud s o nly,
s t ud s p ac ing m us t no t
exc eed 6 1 0 m m c ent res
1 2 mm min.
C ent reline o f s t ud
Board
UT T
w ind o w
w ind o w
w ind o w
5
Nail or Screw Fixing (Untiled)
Fasteners should be driven along sides ( figure 4 ) or along
ends ( figure 5 ) of boards at approxim ately 200m m centres,
and along interm ediate studs at approxim ately 300m m centres.
D o not fix to top and bottom runners or noggings.
Fasteners should not be less than 12m m from board edges
( figure 3 ) and 50m m from corners.
Figure 4: Nail or Screw Fixing (vertical)
Figure 5: Nail or Screw Fixing (horizontal)
Figure 8: Wet Area Wall / Floor J unction
Nail or Screw Fixing (Tiled)
Fasteners should be driven along sides ( figure 6 ) or along
ends ( figure 7 ) of boards at approxim ately 200m m centres
and also into every stud at approxim ately 200m m centres.
Fix to top and bottom runners or noggings.
Fasteners should not be less than 12m m from boards edges
( figure 3 ) and 50m m from corners.
Figure 6: Nail or Screw Fixing (vertical)
Figure 7: Nail or Screw Fixing (horizontal)
Fixing in Wet Area
W here w all / floor junctions are flashed such as in show er
recesses, board m ust not be fixed to bottom runners as
fasteners w ould penetrate the flashing. Provide additional
noggings 25m m above the top of the flashing or show er base
as in figure 8. The boards m ust be fastened to these
noggings.
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6 1 0 mm max.
stud c entres
6 1 0 mm max.
stud c entres
2 0 0 mm
3 0 0 mm
1 2 mm min.
1 2 mm min.
5 0 mm min. at c orners
2 0 0 mm
1 2 mm min.
Nogging
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Ad d it io nal no g g ing s
Flas hing
Do no t nail here
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UT
5 0 m m m in.
at c o rners
2 0 0 m m
2 0 0 m m
1 2 m m
m in.
1 2 m m m in.
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Nogging
Bottom runner
5 0 m m m in.
at c o rners
2 0 0 m m
3 0 0 m m
1 2 m m m in.
Nogging
Bottom runner
1 2 mm min.
5 0 mm min. at c orners
Noggings must b e
fixed in a straight line.
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Jointing Details (Untiled)
Flush Joint
Vistabord / Flexabord m ust be flush jointed using perforated
paper tape em bedded in betw een jointing com pound as show n
in figure 9.
A typical flush jointing procedure is illustrated in Appendix I;
how ever, flush jointing application should be carried out in
accordance w ith the jointing com pound m anufacturers
instructions and recom m endations.
Figure 9: Flush J oint
Expansion Joint
In large untiled areas, expansion joints ( figure 10 ) m ust be
provided at m axim um 7.5 m etre intervals.
Figure 10: Typical Expansion J oint Detail
Internal C orner
Internal corners m ay be flush jointed using perforated paper
tape em bedded in jointing com pound.
External C orner
External corners m ay be flush jointed using perforated m etal
angles, fixed over the board edges using fasteners at 300m m
centres on each side. These should be em bedded in betw een
jointing com pound to provide a sm ooth finish.
Jointing Details (Tiled)
B oard Joint
R ecessed edge is not necessary for tiled-on application.
M ultiflex is recom m ended for use as show n in figure 11.
A typical tile fixing procedure is described in Appendix II;
how ever, w all tilling application should be carried out in
accordance w ith the tile adhesive m anufacturers instructions
and recom m endations.
Figure 11: J ointing
Expansion Joint
In large tiled areas, expansion joints ( figure 12 ) m ust be
provided at m axim um 5 m etre intervals.
Figure 12: Typical Expansion J oint Detail
J OINTING
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Jointing c omp ound
Perforated p ap er tap e
Jointing c omp ound
Rem o ve t ub e aft er b o ard
ed g es have b een s et
Ind ep end ent fram e m em b er Ind ep end ent fram e m em b er
Typ ic al exp ans io n
jo int kit
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Ad hes ive c o m p o und
5 m m
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Fo am
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Flexis eal s ealing
c o m p o und
C eram ic t iles
Multiflex
Ad hes ive
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Ind ep end ent fram e m em b er Ind ep end ent fram e m em b er
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J UNCTIONS
Jointers can be used for corners w ith or w ithout flush jointing.
Figures below show recom m ended junction details.
Figure 13: Internal Corner PVC J ointer
Figure 14: Internal Corner Bevelled Edge J oint
Figure 15: External Corner
C olum n or W all Abutm ent
Figure below show s recom m ended colum n or w all abutm ent
details.
Figure 16: Casing Bead
SHOWER RECESS DETAILS
Internal C orner
In regularly w et areas or show er recesses, corners should be
flashed w ith flashing strip. The flashing strip m ust extend into
the show er tray. M etal external angles or paper tape should
not be used.
Figure 17: Flashing Detail for Shower Recesses
W here show er bases or pre-form ed trays are used, an
additional nogging should be provided at 25m m above the top
edge of the base or tray. This w ill allow the bottom board to
be fixed to a nogging w ithout penetrating the show er tray.
Figure 18: Shower Recess Wall / Floor J unction
External Shower Tray
Figure 19: Plan View Shower Recess Corner
PVC jo int er
Bevel ed g es
Fo am t ap e
flas hing if
req uired
Ext ernal c o rner ang le
Set o ver if req uired
Plas t ic o r m et al c as ing b ead
M et al
ang le
Flas hing s t rip
Multiflex
To p o f s ho w er t ray
Wall t iles
2 5 m m
M
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Vertic al c orner flashing angle
Flo o r t iles
Do no t
nail here
Shower
tray
Ad d it io nal
no g g ing
M o rt ar b ed
Bric k & Conc rete Crac k Sealant
Flo o ring
M et al ang le
Flas hing
s t rip
Bric k &
C o nc ret e
C rac k
Sealant
Wall t iles
M
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Jointing Details (Untiled)
Flush Joint
Vistabord / Flexabord m ust be flush jointed using perforated
paper tape em bedded in betw een jointing com pound as show n
in figure 9.
A typical flush jointing procedure is illustrated in Appendix I;
how ever, flush jointing application should be carried out in
accordance w ith the jointing com pound m anufacturers
instructions and recom m endations.
Figure 9: Flush J oint
Expansion Joint
In large untiled areas, expansion joints ( figure 10 ) m ust be
provided at m axim um 7.5 m etre intervals.
Figure 10: Typical Expansion J oint Detail
Internal C orner
Internal corners m ay be flush jointed using perforated paper
tape em bedded in jointing com pound.
External C orner
External corners m ay be flush jointed using perforated m etal
angles, fixed over the board edges using fasteners at 300m m
centres on each side. These should be em bedded in betw een
jointing com pound to provide a sm ooth finish.
Jointing Details (Tiled)
B oard Joint
R ecessed edge is not necessary for tiled-on application.
M ultiflex is recom m ended for use as show n in figure 11.
A typical tile fixing procedure is described in Appendix II;
how ever, w all tilling application should be carried out in
accordance w ith the tile adhesive m anufacturers instructions
and recom m endations.
Figure 11: J ointing
Expansion Joint
In large tiled areas, expansion joints ( figure 12 ) m ust be
provided at m axim um 5 m etre intervals.
Figure 12: Typical Expansion J oint Detail
J OINTING
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Nogging
Jointing c omp ound
Perforated p ap er tap e
Jointing c omp ound
Rem o ve t ub e aft er b o ard
ed g es have b een s et
Ind ep end ent fram e m em b er Ind ep end ent fram e m em b er
Typ ic al exp ans io n
jo int kit
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Ad hes ive c o m p o und
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Flexis eal s ealing
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C eram ic t iles
Multiflex
Ad hes ive
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Ind ep end ent fram e m em b er Ind ep end ent fram e m em b er
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J UNCTIONS
Jointers can be used for corners w ith or w ithout flush jointing.
Figures below show recom m ended junction details.
Figure 13: Internal Corner PVC J ointer
Figure 14: Internal Corner Bevelled Edge J oint
Figure 15: External Corner
C olum n or W all Abutm ent
Figure below show s recom m ended colum n or w all abutm ent
details.
Figure 16: Casing Bead
SHOWER RECESS DETAILS
Internal C orner
In regularly w et areas or show er recesses, corners should be
flashed w ith flashing strip. The flashing strip m ust extend into
the show er tray. M etal external angles or paper tape should
not be used.
Figure 17: Flashing Detail for Shower Recesses
W here show er bases or pre-form ed trays are used, an
additional nogging should be provided at 25m m above the top
edge of the base or tray. This w ill allow the bottom board to
be fixed to a nogging w ithout penetrating the show er tray.
Figure 18: Shower Recess Wall / Floor J unction
External Shower Tray
Figure 19: Plan View Shower Recess Corner
PVC jo int er
Bevel ed g es
Fo am t ap e
flas hing if
req uired
Ext ernal c o rner ang le
Set o ver if req uired
Plas t ic o r m et al c as ing b ead
M et al
ang le
Flas hing s t rip
Multiflex
To p o f s ho w er t ray
Wall t iles
2 5 m m
M
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Vertic al c orner flashing angle
Flo o r t iles
Do no t
nail here
Shower
tray
Ad d it io nal
no g g ing
M o rt ar b ed
Bric k & Conc rete Crac k Sealant
Flo o ring
M et al ang le
Flas hing
s t rip
Bric k &
C o nc ret e
C rac k
Sealant
Wall t iles
M
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BOARD LAYOUT
B oards should be laid w ith their long sides at right angles to
the fram ing structures as show n in figure 20.
Figure 20: Board Layout
Ensure that the end joints do not coincide w ith corners of
openings (e.g. air conditioning outlets) as these joints m ay
crack due to fram e m ovem ent ( figure 21 ). W here end joints
occur, they should be located on the centre line of a fram ing
m em ber as show n in figure 22.
Figure 21: Board Layout Around Openings
Figure 22: Board End J oint Detail
FRAMING
Framing Materials:
Tim ber or steel fram ing m ay be used.
K iln-dried tim ber should be chosen to m inim ise shrinkage.
C old form ed light gauge steel section, preferably less than
1.2m m thick is recom m ended.
Special Framing Design Considerations:
B oards should not be fixed to the underside of m etal roof
purlins or steel trusses directly. Preferably a suspended grid
fram e should be used.
B oards should not be used as ceiling under a non-insulated
m etal roof. G enerally, the m inim um acceptable insulation
requirem ent should be 50m m of m ineral w ool blanket below
a layer of reflective foil.
B oards should not be fixed directly to the underside of
tim ber roof trusses or rafters. Preferably a tim ber batten
fram e should be used.
Framing Requirements and Recommendations:
For large areas, ceiling should be divided into bays not
exceeding 10m x 7.5m ( figure 23 ).
Figure 23: Maximum Bay Size
Each bay should be able to m ove independent of adjacent
bays and the surrounding building structures.
To m ake allow ance for this m ovem ent, an expansion joint
should be form ed at the perim eter of each bay.
Fram ing structures (to w hich boards are fixed) m ust not
continue across this expansion joint.
Fram ing structure spacing for boards should not exceed
610m m centres.
Fix c eiling b o ard s ac ro s s jo is t s , furring c hannel o r
b at t ens .
Bo ard s s ho uld b e laid o ut in a ' b ric k' o r ' s t ag g ered '
p at t ern s o t hat ad jac ent end jo int s d o no t c o inc id e.
Exp ans io n
jo int
1 0 m et res m ax.
2 4 4 0 mm
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Figure 24: Expansion J oint Detail Suspended Metal Framing System
Section A-A Section B-B
Figure 25: Expansion J oint Detail Conventional Framing System
Framing Requirements and
Recommendations (contd)
The earlier-m entioned fram ing require-
m ents can be best achieved w ith the use
of a Suspended Screw -up M etal G rid
System . It em ploys a suspended cross rail
to w hich furring channels are fixed.
Figure 24 show s the detailing for this
fram ing system at expansion joints.
C onventional tim ber or steel fram ing
system s should be designed in a sim ilar
m anner. Figure 25 illustrates the detailing
of such fram ing system s at expansion
joints.
Note: (for metal frame)
Where furring channels run in the
same direction as the expansion joint,
one furring channel must occur on
each side of the joint.
Where furring channels run in the
opposite direction to the expansion
joint, each furring channel must break
at the expansion joint. A special
jointing clip which provides a slip joint
may be used as shown in figure 24.
Note: (for timber frame)
Where battens run in the same
direction as the expansion joint, one
batten must occur on each side of the
joint.
Where battens run in the opposite
direction as the expansion joint, each
batten must break at the expansion
joint. Two primary framing structures
will be required directly above the
expansion joint to support the ends of
the battens as shown in figure 25.
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FRAMING (contd)
M ain runner
J o int ing c lip
Furring c hannel
Exp ans io n jo int s
Exp ans io n jo int
Raft er / p rim ary s t ruc t ure
C ro s s
b at t en
A
A
B
B
Exp ans io n jo int
Exp ans io n jo int
Board
Board
C ro s s
b at t en
C ro s s b at t en
Raft er /
p rim ary
s t ruc t ure
Raft er / p rim ary
s t ruc t ure
Exp ans io n jo int
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BOARD LAYOUT
B oards should be laid w ith their long sides at right angles to
the fram ing structures as show n in figure 20.
Figure 20: Board Layout
Ensure that the end joints do not coincide w ith corners of
openings (e.g. air conditioning outlets) as these joints m ay
crack due to fram e m ovem ent ( figure 21 ). W here end joints
occur, they should be located on the centre line of a fram ing
m em ber as show n in figure 22.
Figure 21: Board Layout Around Openings
Figure 22: Board End J oint Detail
FRAMING
Framing Materials:
Tim ber or steel fram ing m ay be used.
K iln-dried tim ber should be chosen to m inim ise shrinkage.
C old form ed light gauge steel section, preferably less than
1.2m m thick is recom m ended.
Special Framing Design Considerations:
B oards should not be fixed to the underside of m etal roof
purlins or steel trusses directly. Preferably a suspended grid
fram e should be used.
B oards should not be used as ceiling under a non-insulated
m etal roof. G enerally, the m inim um acceptable insulation
requirem ent should be 50m m of m ineral w ool blanket below
a layer of reflective foil.
B oards should not be fixed directly to the underside of
tim ber roof trusses or rafters. Preferably a tim ber batten
fram e should be used.
Framing Requirements and Recommendations:
For large areas, ceiling should be divided into bays not
exceeding 10m x 7.5m ( figure 23 ).
Figure 23: Maximum Bay Size
Each bay should be able to m ove independent of adjacent
bays and the surrounding building structures.
To m ake allow ance for this m ovem ent, an expansion joint
should be form ed at the perim eter of each bay.
Fram ing structures (to w hich boards are fixed) m ust not
continue across this expansion joint.
Fram ing structure spacing for boards should not exceed
610m m centres.
Fix c eiling b o ard s ac ro s s jo is t s , furring c hannel o r
b at t ens .
Bo ard s s ho uld b e laid o ut in a ' b ric k' o r ' s t ag g ered '
p at t ern s o t hat ad jac ent end jo int s d o no t c o inc id e.
Exp ans io n
jo int
1 0 m et res m ax.
2 4 4 0 mm
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1 2 m m m in.
Board
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Figure 24: Expansion J oint Detail Suspended Metal Framing System
Section A-A Section B-B
Figure 25: Expansion J oint Detail Conventional Framing System
Framing Requirements and
Recommendations (contd)
The earlier-m entioned fram ing require-
m ents can be best achieved w ith the use
of a Suspended Screw -up M etal G rid
System . It em ploys a suspended cross rail
to w hich furring channels are fixed.
Figure 24 show s the detailing for this
fram ing system at expansion joints.
C onventional tim ber or steel fram ing
system s should be designed in a sim ilar
m anner. Figure 25 illustrates the detailing
of such fram ing system s at expansion
joints.
Note: (for metal frame)
Where furring channels run in the
same direction as the expansion joint,
one furring channel must occur on
each side of the joint.
Where furring channels run in the
opposite direction to the expansion
joint, each furring channel must break
at the expansion joint. A special
jointing clip which provides a slip joint
may be used as shown in figure 24.
Note: (for timber frame)
Where battens run in the same
direction as the expansion joint, one
batten must occur on each side of the
joint.
Where battens run in the opposite
direction as the expansion joint, each
batten must break at the expansion
joint. Two primary framing structures
will be required directly above the
expansion joint to support the ends of
the battens as shown in figure 25.
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flexabord flus h jo int ed c eiling ins t allat io n (c o nt d )
FRAMING (contd)
M ain runner
J o int ing c lip
Furring c hannel
Exp ans io n jo int s
Exp ans io n jo int
Raft er / p rim ary s t ruc t ure
C ro s s
b at t en
A
A
B
B
Exp ans io n jo int
Exp ans io n jo int
Board
Board
C ro s s
b at t en
C ro s s b at t en
Raft er /
p rim ary
s t ruc t ure
Raft er / p rim ary
s t ruc t ure
Exp ans io n jo int
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FIXING DETAILS
Nail or Screw Fixing
Fasterners should be driven into each fram ing structure at
approxim ately 250m m centres in the body of the board and at
150m m centres across board ends ( figure 26 ). Fasteners
should not be placed less than 12m m from board ends,
15m m from sides and 50m m from corners.
Figure 26: Nail or Screw Fixing
External Corner
Perforated m etal external corner angles should be fixed over
edges w ith fasteners at 300m m centres on each side. These
m ay be set over to provide a sm ooth finishing ( figure 27 ).
Figure 27: External Corner Detail
J OINTING
Flush Joint
Vistabord / Flexabord m ust be flush jointed using perforated
paper tape em bedded in betw een jointing com pound as
show n in figure 30. A typical flush-jointing procedure is
illustrated in Appendix I; how ever, reference m ust be m ade to
the jointing com pound m anufacturers instruction for flush-
jointing application.
Figure 30: Flush J oint
Expansion Joint
U se suitable board stopping angles at board edges w here
setting of the board edge is required ( figure 31 ).
Figure 31: Typical Expansion J oint Detail
Column or Wall Abutment
R ecom m ended details for colum n or w all abutm ent are as show n in figure 28 and figure 29 below .
Figure 28: Column or Wall Abutment Details Figure 29: Column or Wall Abutment Details
Perfo rat ed
p ap er t ap e
J o int ing
c o m p o und
Rem o ve t ub e aft er b o ard
ed g es have b een s et Typ ic al exp ans io n jo int kit
Vistabord
St o p p ing ang le
5 0 m m m in. at c o rners
1 5 m m m in.
1 5 0 mm
2 5 0 mm
1 2 mm min.
Ext ernal c o rner
ang le s et o ver
Set o ver if req uired
Ang le t rim fixed t o w all
Shad o w line ang le t rim
J o int ing c o m p o und
appendix I
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Note: It is essential that flush jointing application be
carried out in accordance with the jointing compound
manufacturers instructions and recommendations
though a typical flush jointing procedure is provided
below.
TYPICAL FLUSH J OINTING PROCEDURE
Flush Jointing of Boards
Step 1
Evenly fill t he rec es s fo rmed b y
t he t ap ered ed g es o f t he
b o ard s w it h jo int ing c o mp o und .
Step 2
C entre the p erforated p ap er
tap e along the joint, and p ress
d ow n into the fresh jointing
c omp ound . Remove exc ess
and any air b ub b les
sand w ic hed b eneath the tap e
w ith a b road knife, d raw n along
the joint at a 4 5 angle to b oard surfac e. Suffic ient c omp ound
must b e left und er the tap e to ensure a good b ond .
Immed iately ap p ly a skim c oat of jointing c omp ound over the
joint. This red uc es the p ossib ility of ed ge c urling or w rinkling.
Step 3
C o ver head o f fas t eners w it h a
c o at o f jo int ing c o mp o und .
Step 4
Ap p ly a s ec o nd c o at o f jo int ing
c o mp o und o ver t he jo int ,
feat hered ap p ro ximat ely 5 0 mm
b eyo nd ed g es o f t he firs t c o at .
Allo w t o s et .
Step 5
Ap p ly a s ec o nd c o at o f jo int ing
c o mp o und o ver t he head o f
fas t ener, feat hered
ap p ro ximat ely 5 0 mm b eyo nd
ed g es o f t he firs t c o at .
Allo w t o s et .
Step 6
Ap p ly a t hird and final c o at o f
jo int ing c o mp o und o ver t he
jo int , feat hered ap p ro ximat ely
5 0 mm b eyo nd t he ed g es o f t he
s ec o nd c o at . Allo w t o s et .
Step 7
Sand lig ht ly t o a s mo o t h finis h
w it h 1 5 0 g rit ab ras ive p ap er o r
eq uivalent .
Flush Jointing Internal Corners
Refer t o ab o ve p ro c ed ure and
finis h w it h s uit ab le int ernal
ang le t o o l.
Flush Jointing External Corners
Refer t o ab o ve p ro c ed ure
exc ep t t hat met al o r p las t ic
ext ernal c o rner ang le s t rip is
us ed ins t ead o f p erfo rat ed
p ap er t ap e.
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FIXING DETAILS
Nail or Screw Fixing
Fasterners should be driven into each fram ing structure at
approxim ately 250m m centres in the body of the board and at
150m m centres across board ends ( figure 26 ). Fasteners
should not be placed less than 12m m from board ends,
15m m from sides and 50m m from corners.
Figure 26: Nail or Screw Fixing
External Corner
Perforated m etal external corner angles should be fixed over
edges w ith fasteners at 300m m centres on each side. These
m ay be set over to provide a sm ooth finishing ( figure 27 ).
Figure 27: External Corner Detail
J OINTING
Flush Joint
Vistabord / Flexabord m ust be flush jointed using perforated
paper tape em bedded in betw een jointing com pound as
show n in figure 30. A typical flush-jointing procedure is
illustrated in Appendix I; how ever, reference m ust be m ade to
the jointing com pound m anufacturers instruction for flush-
jointing application.
Figure 30: Flush J oint
Expansion Joint
U se suitable board stopping angles at board edges w here
setting of the board edge is required ( figure 31 ).
Figure 31: Typical Expansion J oint Detail
Column or Wall Abutment
R ecom m ended details for colum n or w all abutm ent are as show n in figure 28 and figure 29 below .
Figure 28: Column or Wall Abutment Details Figure 29: Column or Wall Abutment Details
Perfo rat ed
p ap er t ap e
J o int ing
c o m p o und
Rem o ve t ub e aft er b o ard
ed g es have b een s et Typ ic al exp ans io n jo int kit
Vistabord
St o p p ing ang le
5 0 m m m in. at c o rners
1 5 m m m in.
1 5 0 mm
2 5 0 mm
1 2 mm min.
Ext ernal c o rner
ang le s et o ver
Set o ver if req uired
Ang le t rim fixed t o w all
Shad o w line ang le t rim
J o int ing c o m p o und
appendix I
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Note: It is essential that flush jointing application be
carried out in accordance with the jointing compound
manufacturers instructions and recommendations
though a typical flush jointing procedure is provided
below.
TYPICAL FLUSH J OINTING PROCEDURE
Flush Jointing of Boards
Step 1
Evenly fill t he rec es s fo rmed b y
t he t ap ered ed g es o f t he
b o ard s w it h jo int ing c o mp o und .
Step 2
C entre the p erforated p ap er
tap e along the joint, and p ress
d ow n into the fresh jointing
c omp ound . Remove exc ess
and any air b ub b les
sand w ic hed b eneath the tap e
w ith a b road knife, d raw n along
the joint at a 4 5 angle to b oard surfac e. Suffic ient c omp ound
must b e left und er the tap e to ensure a good b ond .
Immed iately ap p ly a skim c oat of jointing c omp ound over the
joint. This red uc es the p ossib ility of ed ge c urling or w rinkling.
Step 3
C o ver head o f fas t eners w it h a
c o at o f jo int ing c o mp o und .
Step 4
Ap p ly a s ec o nd c o at o f jo int ing
c o mp o und o ver t he jo int ,
feat hered ap p ro ximat ely 5 0 mm
b eyo nd ed g es o f t he firs t c o at .
Allo w t o s et .
Step 5
Ap p ly a s ec o nd c o at o f jo int ing
c o mp o und o ver t he head o f
fas t ener, feat hered
ap p ro ximat ely 5 0 mm b eyo nd
ed g es o f t he firs t c o at .
Allo w t o s et .
Step 6
Ap p ly a t hird and final c o at o f
jo int ing c o mp o und o ver t he
jo int , feat hered ap p ro ximat ely
5 0 mm b eyo nd t he ed g es o f t he
s ec o nd c o at . Allo w t o s et .
Step 7
Sand lig ht ly t o a s mo o t h finis h
w it h 1 5 0 g rit ab ras ive p ap er o r
eq uivalent .
Flush Jointing Internal Corners
Refer t o ab o ve p ro c ed ure and
finis h w it h s uit ab le int ernal
ang le t o o l.
Flush Jointing External Corners
Refer t o ab o ve p ro c ed ure
exc ep t t hat met al o r p las t ic
ext ernal c o rner ang le s t rip is
us ed ins t ead o f p erfo rat ed
p ap er t ap e.
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appendix II
Note: It is essential that tile fixing application be carried out in accordance
with the tile adhesive manufacturers instructions and recommendations
though a typical tile fixing procedure is provided below.
TYPICAL TILE FIXING PROCEDURE
It is essential that the board surface is com pletely free of dust, grease or other
foreign m atter, w hich m ay affect bonding perform ance, before it is tiled on.
W hile it is not necessary to prim e or seal the board surface before tiling, they
m ust be w iped clean of dust, preferably w ith a dam p cloth. C leaning should
be carried out just before the application of adhesive to ensure a dust-free
surface.
Spread adhesive w ith a notched spreader in a horizontal direction and in
accordance w ith adhesive m anufacturers recom m endations.
Press tiles firm ly into the adhesive to ensure no voids form behind the tile. D o
not butt tiles closely together. Leave sufficient space (m inim um 2m m ) for
com pressible grout.
Ensure that tiles do not overlap expansion joints in the backer boards.
Tiles should be fixed at least 24 hours before grouting. U se only
com pressible grout.
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appendix II
Note: It is essential that tile fixing application be carried out in accordance
with the tile adhesive manufacturers instructions and recommendations
though a typical tile fixing procedure is provided below.
TYPICAL TILE FIXING PROCEDURE
It is essential that the board surface is com pletely free of dust, grease or other
foreign m atter, w hich m ay affect bonding perform ance, before it is tiled on.
W hile it is not necessary to prim e or seal the board surface before tiling, they
m ust be w iped clean of dust, preferably w ith a dam p cloth. C leaning should
be carried out just before the application of adhesive to ensure a dust-free
surface.
Spread adhesive w ith a notched spreader in a horizontal direction and in
accordance w ith adhesive m anufacturers recom m endations.
Press tiles firm ly into the adhesive to ensure no voids form behind the tile. D o
not butt tiles closely together. Leave sufficient space (m inim um 2m m ) for
com pressible grout.
Ensure that tiles do not overlap expansion joints in the backer boards.
Tiles should be fixed at least 24 hours before grouting. U se only
com pressible grout.
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W ALLS & C EILIN G S
Fixing Manual
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Vistabordapplication for tile-on partitions and counters at
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Flexabordapplication for external cladding at the Safety & Skill
Training Centre, Jalan Genting Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Curve wall cladding using Multiflex, Bukit Jalil LRT Station,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Ceiling soffit using Vis ta b o rd at Suria KLCC, Malaysia.
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