Villaboard is engineered to securely hold a significant amount of weight, particularly when used as a substrate for tiles. It can reliably support tiles up to 50 kilograms per square meter.
Understanding Villaboard's Weight Capacity
Villaboard's impressive capacity to hold up to 50 kg per square meter of tiles makes it an excellent choice for various tiling applications. This robust performance ensures that even heavy and expensive bathroom tiles remain securely fastened to the wall.
Enhanced Strength for Secure Tiling
A key factor contributing to Villaboard's superior weight-bearing capability is its exceptional tensile bond strength. This strength is remarkably high, offering up to 75 percent greater tensile bond strength compared to standard wet area plasterboard. This enhanced bonding characteristic is crucial for maintaining the long-term security and integrity of tiled surfaces, especially in environments prone to moisture.
Practical Applications and Benefits
The inherent strength of Villaboard makes it particularly well-suited for applications where secure tiling is paramount:
- Bathrooms and Laundries: Its ability to confidently support heavy tiles prevents movement and ensures the stability of tiled walls in moisture-rich environments.
- Large Format and Premium Tiles: With the increasing popularity of larger and heavier tile designs, Villaboard provides the necessary support to ensure these significant investments are securely installed.
- High-Traffic Areas: The durable bond strength helps to withstand daily wear and tear, maintaining the aesthetic and structural integrity of tiled surfaces over time.
Achieving Optimal Performance
To fully leverage Villaboard's impressive weight-holding capacity, proper installation is essential. This includes:
- Using appropriate tile adhesives and grout suitable for fiber cement sheets.
- Ensuring the substrate is clean, dry, and properly prepared.
- Following the manufacturer's guidelines for fastening the Villaboard sheets and jointing.
Villaboard Weight Holding Summary
| Application Type | Maximum Weight Capacity | Key Strength Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Tiled Surfaces | Up to 50 kg per square meter | Up to 75% greater tensile bond strength than wet area plasterboard |
