Posted on 10th January 2020

Multi-pro Tile Backer Board New Sizing – 9mm Thickness Now Available!

Multi-Pro Tile Backer Board has launched a new size based on customer feedback and suggestion. Resistant are now stocking the Tile Backer Board in 9mm x 1200mm x 800mm. The board is suitable for most domestic tiling requirements, the extended sizing offers to meet various construction projects for architects, engineers and builders.

Multi-pro Tile Backer Board New Sizing – 9mm Thickness Now Available!

Multi-pro Tile Backer Board, previously known as Moistsure has launched a new sizing, which includes 9mm thickness at 1200mm x 800mm available to order. Other sizes remain the same including: 6 x 1200 x 800mm, 6 x1220 x 800mm and 12 x 1200 x 800mm. The new size: 9mm tilebacker is a light weight option, which is easier to carry up multiple storeys, used for medium-high performance – when extreme performance isn’t required. This board would suit most domestic tiling requirements at an ultra keen price-point.

Why Multi-pro Tile Backer

Normally Gypsum and Plywood products are commonly used as a tiling substrate but are susceptible to deterioration upon moisture penetration. When applied as recommended, Multi-Pro Tiler Backer is an innovative solution to moisture related problems in construction. Multi-pro Tile Backer Board is a water resistant backer board which doesn’t swell, rot or degrade over time and can accept a number of finishes, including wall and floor tiles. For this reason the Multi-pro Tile Backer Board are typically used for internal wet areas, kitchen, bathroom and tile backer board.

Benefits

  • 25 year guarantee
  • BBA certified
  • Euroclass A1 non-combustible to EN 13501-1
  • Stronger than conventional boards
  • Moisture resistant
  • Mould resistant
  • Score & snap
  • Easy fixing method
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Safer & free from crystalline silica

Manufacturing

The boards go through a unique cold fusion manufacturing process, which produces less CO2 emissions creating a lower environmental impact and establishing a sustainability in the construction industry. Muti-pro Tile Backer Board achieves its superior strength and flexibility by the introduction of two layers of alkaline resistant glass fibre mesh. Consistent high quality of the product is maintained and monitored through a sophisticated digitally controlled process to ensure a superior finished board always reaches our commitment to quality assurance.

Fixings Brief

Resistant fixing guide recommends that the Multi-pro Tile Backer Board should be fixed on with Stainless Steel screws, this should be chosen at all times. Screws should be attached commencing at the centre and working outwards towards the edges. Multi-pro Tile Backer boards can be attached to either timber or steel studwork, depending on the nature of the job.

 

Boards should be fitted roughside out/up to receive tile adhesive or smooth side out to receive paint finish. The boards can also be custom cut using the ‘snap and score’ method.
Information for fixings can be found in the downloadable documents on our website.

Documents

Technical Guidance: Here

Fixing Guide: Here

 

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For further information contact us on: info@reistant.co.uk or 028 9074 9400 


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