How to install James Hardie HardieGlaze tile lining?

Question

We have bought James Hardie HardieGlaze 2400 x 1200 x 6mm Tile Lining (white) to go on the lower portion of our toilet room (as in mock picture). We dont want to use unsightly joiners between the panels as it would spoil the tile look. Suggestions please for how to join the panels neatly and which glue to use to adhere the panels to the gib.

JacobZ · Answer

Hi @JeanetteM,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

The Hardieglaze Installation Manual is the main document you'll want to be referencing for your installation.

They've given a list of both adhesives and sealants that can be used when installing your Hardieglaze.

For your adhesive, you can use

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/sikaflex-11-fc-purform-300ml-white_p0628965

or

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/bostik-600ml-white-seal-n-flex-fc-sealant_p0323613

.

For jointing, unfortunately, the installation manual states that silicone only joints are only viable in dry areas, and my understanding is that in New Zealand a detached toilet is still considered a wet area. There is a method for silicone jointing this product, however I would suggest contacting your local building authority for guidance as to whether your toilet would be considered a wet or dry area before deciding on a method. Unfortunately, if it is considered a wet area, then you would need to use the relevant method for wet areas, which involves using joiners.

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob