Wet Area LiningsPart 3 – Flooring & Other Details

M. Martin

Feb, 2005

Reviewed Feb, 2006 & 2007

M. Martin

Feb, 2005

Reviewed Feb, 2006 & 2007

Compressed sheet Wet Area Flooring

Advantages

• Immune to permanent water damage

• Economical when compared to concrete

• Easy to install

• Ideal for upper storey construction

Installation

• Frames may be timber or steel

• 450mm or 600mm centered joists, depending on sheet thickness

• When cutting, ensure area is well ventilated and use appropriate PPE

Fixing Compressed sheets

Waterproofing & FC sheets

• Refer to your handout and review the following– Perimeter flashing– Doorway flashing– Hob to shower– Hobless shower– Waste detail

• The following slides are in reference to these

Australian Standards

• Waterproofing standard AS3740

• Tile Adhesives AS2358

• Approved masks AS1715 & 1716

• Approved safety glasses AS1336