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Aquapanel Knauf - modern finishing material... Used for outdoor and interior cladding premises. Due to its high moisture resistance, it can be used in the bathroom, kitchen, toilet, that is, in rooms with high humidity.
What is Knauf Aquapanel?
This finishing material is a rectangular slab of the following dimensions:
- width 900, 1200 mm;
- length 1200, 2400, 2800 mm;
- thickness 12.5 mm;
- weight from 8.5 kg / m2 to 16 kg / m2.
Several types of plates are produced:
- Aquapanel Outdoor: for outdoor cladding;
- Aquapanel Internal: for interior cladding;
- Aquapanel Skylight: for use in the construction of interior and exterior ceilings;
- Aquapanel Floor base for tiles: as a basis for laying tiles or natural stone;
- Aquapanel Climatshield: to protect insulation in outdoor frame walls buildings from climatic influences.
Compound
The Knauf aquapanel contains Portland cement, mineral filler and fiberglass mesh. This arrangement allows the slab to withstand significant loads - bearing capacity up to 50 kg / m2, and, at the same time, be a sufficiently flexible material.
In the article you can see photos and videos of the Knauf aquapanel.
Technical characteristics of Knauf aquapanel
IN technical parameters material there are a lot of indicators that are characterized by certain terms that are not familiar to most people. Therefore, we will consider the most significant properties of the Knauf aquapanel.
- Thermal conductivity from 0.27 to 0.36 W / m * K (depending on the type of plate);
- Frost resistance. The material withstands 75 cycles and more;
- Density from 1050 to 1350 kg / m3 (depending on the type of plate);
- The maximum bending radius is from 1 to 3 meters (depending on the type of plate);
- The minimum temperature for use is -50 degrees;
- The material is non-flammable.
Let's take a closer look specifications Aquapanels Knauf of all types:
Aquapanel Knauf Outdoor
Aquapanel Knauf Internal
Aquapanel Knauf Skylight
Aquapanel Knauf Sub-floor for tiles
Aquapanel Knauf Climatshield
Application area
Aquapanels can be used in cladding living rooms, industrial premises, the arrangement of swimming pools, baths and in the exterior decoration of buildings. Due to the low thermal conductivity of the slab for exterior decoration, additionally, will serve as a good insulation.
In the process of installing the plates, it is necessary to observe a certain technology for their laying, namely, a gap of 3-5 mm must be left between the plates, which is filled with a special mixture; the vertical joints of each row of slabs should not coincide with each other, that is, there should be a bundle.
Advantages
- Ease of installation. The aquapanel is mounted on a frame made of profiles. In some cases, direct wall mounting is possible.
- Requires no additional training for finishing... Any material can be applied directly to the boards.
- In terms of environmental friendliness, it is not inferior to similar finishing materials.
- It can be used for several decades without losing its properties.
- Good flexibility allows you to work with the material, even in confined spaces or on non-standard surfaces.
Flaws
The main and, perhaps, the only drawback of the Knauf aquapanel is the cost. However, purchasing such material, one can be sure of its durability and excellent performance.
Aquapanels Knauf are quite new material in our construction market. But, according to the reviews of people who have come across it, they note that this is a high-quality material with a wide range of applications. It is practically universal, easy to install both indoors and outdoors.
In comparison with similar materials, such as drywall, the characteristics of the Knauf aquapanel will be better, especially with regard to strength.
Video
If you are planning a renovation in a room where high humidity then immediately stop using drywall or gypsum plaster... They are absolutely non-moisture resistant and completely unsuitable for use in such conditions. In this case, it is better to use a special material that meets all the characteristics. Aquapanels Knauf - these reinforced cement-mineral slabs are used to level walls in wet rooms. Today we will talk about this method of leveling and tiling.
Aquapanels are rectangular sheet material, the basis of which is fine-grained aerated concrete. To reinforce these sheets, a fiberglass mesh is used, and fiberglass is used at the ends of the sheet. Thanks to the presence of fiberglass, the plates bend perfectly in all directions. Bending radius of 1 m, ideal for working with curved surfaces.
The material is absolutely moisture resistant, does not deteriorate from moisture, is not affected by fungus and mold, is durable and resistant to impacts.
- Outdoor. Place of application - frame houses, facades, spotlights, outside wall cladding.
- Internal. Place of use - showers, kitchens, sinks, garages, cellars, laundries, the area around the pool.
- Skylight. For cladding work on moisture-resistant suspended ceilings.
- The base of the floor for laying tiles. Application - as a basis for wooden floor for tiling or natural stone... The slab is only 6 mm thick.
If the aquapanel is used as a base for the floor, then an important role is given to such an indicator as the thickness of the subfloor:
The table contains data typical for wall cladding. If partitions or false ceilings are used, the values may differ.
Related materials
Laying water panels involves the use Supplies, produced by the Knauf company. To install water panels, you will need to buy:
- white putty with cement base to prepare the base for subsequent finishing - painting or plastering. Apply in a layer, the thickness of which is 4 mm. Consumption per 1 m2 3.5 kg;
- gray putty with a cement base to seal the joints between the mounted sheets. The consumption of the mixture for such work is 0.7 kg per 1 m2. If this mixture is used to putty the surface, then the consumption is 0.7 kg per 1 m2. In this case, the thickness of the layer does not exceed 1 mm;
- internal primer - to increase the adhesion of the tile adhesive to the panel. It is consumed from 40 to 60 g per 1 m2;
- glue for seams with a polyurethane base. Release form - 310 ml tubes. Consumption 50 ml per 1 m2, i.e. one package can handle from 6 to 6.5 m2 of walls. Sold completely ready-to-use.
We calculate the expense
Here is a table of consumption of materials that are needed for cladding with one and two layers of Knauf Aquapanel Internal slabs. The manufacturer marks these panels as C 683.1 and C 683.2.
The materials are designed for 1 m2 of cladding with an area of 11 m2. The calculation does not take into account openings and trimming losses, a sheet of standard length is 2.5 m. The calculation of fasteners is made for racks with a pitch of 0.6 m.
We carry out installation
The installation of Knauf water panels usually begins with the finishing, until the final flooring is laid, after all the wet processes and the finished piping and wiring. Optimum temperature during installation - +10 and above.
The weight of the panels is quite decent - from 35 to 55 kg, so it is difficult to work with them alone. Although they are highly durable, they can easily burst if they are poorly fastened or not neatly transported.
Installation of water panels consists of several stages and consists in:
- marking the floor, walls, ceiling;
- installation of the frame;
- installation of electrical wiring and the necessary communications that pass inside the frame. Embedded profiles are also installed on which heavy attachments will be mounted;
- laying and fixing insulation, if necessary;
- frame cladding Sheets Knauf, which is possible only for high-quality rigid profiles.
- First, the sheet must be screwed to the frame with self-tapping screws. Step - 25cm and above. When tightening the screws, the panel must be well pressed against the profile, otherwise it may crack.
- All edges of the sheets must be cleaned of dust with plain water.
- The glue must be applied around the entire perimeter, this is the only way to achieve the tightness of the joints.
- The sheets are screwed very tightly to each other so that excess glue comes out.
- After 24 hours, you can begin to remove the excess glue, which is cut off with a knife or spatula.
- The sheet is also cut an ordinary knife... Immediately incised upper layer, then the core is broken off and the lower fiberglass is cut off. An ordinary clerical knife will not cope with this task, because the blade has a large play.
- for all layers of cladding, it is necessary to putty the joints;
- install and putty the perforated corners PU 31/31;
- finishing putty - joints, screw caps. Surface priming;
- finishing on the walls is started after finishing laying the floor.
You can start tiling with tiles a day after laying the water panels.
Features of cladding on the facade
The technology for attaching an external Knauf water panel has some differences:
- A sheet of aquapanel of the appropriate size must be attached to the frame, observing the gaps on all sides from 3 to 5 mm. To create an optimal gap, we will use self-tapping screws placed under the sheet.
- We fix the sheet on the frame using self-tapping screws 25-35 mm in size. It should be screwed on each edge and in the middle. We remove the screws that were used for support.
- We proceed to sealing the joints with Knauf Senever mixture. The thickness of the adhesive layer should not be more than 3 mm.
- While the mixture is not frozen, you need to lay a fiberglass mesh on it, in a small strip, only 15 cm wide.
- After 3-5 hours, the entire surface of the slab is covered with a mixture and reinforced. The layer of the mixture should be from 4 to 5 mm, the mesh is fiberglass.
- After 3-5 days have passed, you can start finishing - the wall is completely ready.
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German developments Knauf company are always innovative and advance the building materials market on new round development. So their newest development came as a surprise to both competitors and clients of the firm.
It is a material that can work in harsh conditions of low temperatures and high humidity... The product is durable, lightweight and takes up little installation space. The company produces panels for indoor and outdoor use. There are small differences in them, which we will talk about in the further text of the article.
Aquapanel Knauf - specifications
The panel is three-layer construction with dense inner core and fiberglass mesh on both sides. The base of the panel is made of Portland cement, expanded clay aggregate and various additives. Panels are manufactured on a conveyor belt. This ensures strict geometric dimensions of the product.
The small dimensions of the products make it possible to perform cladding of even complex structures geometric shape... Due to the external elastic coating, the panel can also bend. To do this, it does not need to be moistened or heated. The blade thickness is only 12.5 mm, which significantly saves space indoor space, when installed inside the structure.
The edges of the slab product are additionally protected with reinforced fiberglass, therefore, during installation and transportation, there will be no chips and breaks in the corners.
During the tests, the material showed high strength and frost resistance. The latter indicator allows the structure to work after 75 freeze / thaw cycles. Such indicators are provided with 15% of the permissible water absorption of the material.
The product does not change shape when it is in water for a long time and does not get wet. Also, when drying, the panels do not shrink, do not crack or crumble.
Aquapanel Knauf internal
Knauf panel for internal use specially designed for rooms with air humidity up to 80%. The outer coating prevents the surface layer from softening and crumbling. Therefore, the service life of the product, even under the most unfavorable conditions, is quite long.
The surface of the slab is smooth on one side and rough on the other. The roughness is due, firstly, to the orientation of the location. It is with this surface that the panel should be mounted to the wall. Secondly, the corrugated base has greater adhesion, in the case of a panel device on adhesive solutions... An internal water panel is used for finishing bathrooms and showers, laundries and car washes, arranging partitions and streams. Such decoration is popular in the premises of pools and saunas.
Aquapanel Knauf outdoor
External panels were developed by Knauf specialists specifically for finishing structures in water. Panels are used for finishing the foundations and the basement of the building. In some cases, they are used to protect the facade.
Such material is 100% protected against moisture penetration. It is also resistant to mold, mildew, aging and mechanical stress. A huge range of events can be carried out on top of perfectly smooth slabs. They can be painted, mounted over siding or wood paneling.
Slabs can be used as a separate material for construction. Of these, gazebos, sheds for keeping pets and poultry, baths, hangars, etc. are mounted.
Water panels can be mounted on metal or wooden frame, brick or concrete base... The principle of fastening is reduced to attaching the panel to the wall and screwing it with self-tapping screws 25-35 mm in size. The distance between products should not exceed 5 mm.
To form equal gaps between the parts to be mounted, screws are installed. The plate is screwed in five places. Fixation begins in the middle. Then the edges are attached diagonally. After installing the products, the intermediate bolts are unscrewed.
After installing the plates, we proceed to the monolithing of the joints, which is made with a Knauf-Sevener mixture. Add the dry powder to the water in accordance with the proportions and stir it with the nozzle on the drill. We apply the resulting solution to the seams. On top, we reinforce the structure of the gaps with a fiberglass mesh, pressing it into the not dried solution.
The glue dries from 3 to 5 hours. After that, we apply the mixture to the entire surface of the building finishing with aquaplates. The layer thickness should be no more than 5 mm. Re-apply a reinforcing mesh to the glue mass. Gently smooth it with a spatula over the surface of the finish.
Complete drying of the plaster lasts from two to three days. After that, the Knauf aquapanel is ready for further activities. On the surface of such a wall, you can apply not only light plaster or paint it. It is also possible to glue porcelain tiles and other heavy finishing materials to the panel base.
Plaster products have been used in construction for a long time. Now everyone knows about drywall panels, but when did it all start? When application is enough fragile material expanded so much that it even became the basis for moisture-resistant substrates? We are talking about Knauf aquapanels, which are used for interior, exterior decoration, under tiles in any premises, including bathrooms. Responsible for moisture resistance is the design of the canvas - a mineral filler, covered on top with a reinforced fiberglass mesh and an outer layer of Portland cement.
history of the company
In 1932, brothers not only by blood, but also by spirit, with the surname Knauf, decided to open their own business. The basis for it was building mixtures based on a mineral from the sulfate class. The ice was broken - 1958 became significant in the fate of this company. Mass production and popularization began drywall sheets based on cement.
After 35 years, the company expands its area of influence and enters the territory of Russia. Today the company occupies the largest niche in the market in the following areas:
- materials for construction - moisture-resistant and durable cement slabs
- complex systems - ready-to-build structures
- attributes of components (nets, ties, tapes, self-tapping screws, adhesives, etc.)
Aquapanel Knauf is a rectangular-shaped decoration material, the thickness of which is 125 mm. Composition: cement, reinforced mesh fiberglass, expanded clay. All this makes the structure flexible and malleable for the fantasies of the designer, at the same time, durable and resistant to weather and temperature extremes.
You can buy products in online stores and DIY hypermarkets (do it yourself)
Knauf water panels for interior work
The advantage of such panels is that they are able to bend at any angle and with a different radius, which greatly expands the scope of application. They are used in all areas, including the bathroom, toilet, lounges by the pools and steam rooms. Main condition - exterior decoration, since we are still talking about plaster.
Knauf Internal
The cement board is 100% moisture-resistant. Due to its properties of resistance to mold, the most popular installation sites are showers, kitchens, rooms with high humidity, constant accumulation of water and condensation. Easy to install without expert assistance. Very flexible, its flexibility allows you to completely repeat even the most intricate reliefs.
Parameters:
Price of a sheet with an area of 1.08 sq.m. from 700-1400
Consolidates the thickness of the floor. Sustainable foundation floor coverings, in particular tiles, marble, granite, sandstone. Does not get damp, does not grow moldy, does not deteriorate over time. The property of strength is imparted by the Portland cement element.
Sub-floor under tiles
Parameters:
These slabs are used on walls, as a foundation before laying. different types decking. More often in rooms with high degree humidity. It is preferentially fixed in a horizontal position in relation to the frame structure.
Specifications:
Cement slabs for external finishing work are used as a rough street facing of the walls of buildings erected in a monolithic frame, timber frame, or houses on a steel frame. The plate itself is non-combustible, does not melt even after prolonged exposure to temperature, withstands temperature peaks and high levels of humidity.
Aquapanel Outdoor
It is used for cladding thin walls with a brittle layer of plaster. Installation takes place by erecting metal structures, in place of future suspended ceilings and building facades. Good foundation under the laying of tiles. The composition contains special ingredients, thanks to which, the rigidity and resistance to weather changes helps to preserve for a long time appearance and properties.
Aquapanel Outdoor
Specifications:
The price of a cement board varies depending on the size - 1 sq.m. costs an average of 690-1900 rubles.
Sky Light Knauf
Interior and exterior decoration of premises with a high percentage of humidity; without heating. Application in facing works, overlapping ceilings up to 25 m inclusive. To get the desired size of the part, you need to make an incision and then break it off.
Specifications:
Universal
Balconies, window slopes, chimneys, parapets, facade walls - the casing is made of this type of slab. It is often used as a substrate prior to final embedding. Washbasin bases where communications are hidden. Basement cladding, storage facilities, which are deprived of proper heating and ventilation, protects against the appearance of fungus on the walls.
Cement slab Knauf Aquapanel Universal 1200x900x8 mm, there are varieties with dimensions of 2400x900x125 mm
The listed types of panels from the manufacturer Knauf are a component complex systems for the construction of any part of the layout. You can purchase both separately required elements in the construction, and kits. This will reduce the time spent on the construction of a particular plan.
Types of complex solutions
For interior decoration or facade works there is a certain set of components, you will also need a sealant.
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Facades
Partitions
For interior partitions cement boards are chosen for the following reasons:
- withstands direct fire up to 120 minutes;
- high soundproofing qualities;
- protection against mechanical damage and destruction;
- it is possible to hide communications.
The manufacturer claims that the systems and Knauf slabs have the following characteristics:
- moisture resistance
- temperature changes
- fire resistance
- resistant to dampness, mold and fungus
- impact resistance; do not deform
- ease of installation
- environmental friendliness
- plasticity when creating non-standard reliefs
- factory markings will help you to accurately install
Video: Installation of a partition from Aqua panels
Real customer reviews
Although the material appeared relatively recently on the market, it has already become famous. Objectively, there are much fewer pluses than minuses, but they are quite significant. The main thing is to adequately evaluate them when choosing them.
Among the disadvantages:
- In reality, it is felt that a sheet with dimensions of 2.4x0.9 m is not at all easy (as stated by the manufacturer) but weighs about 30 kg.
- Flexibility is in doubt. The material is very fragile, does not tolerate strong bending.
- It is very similar to a fiberglass sheet, with the only noticeable difference in the composition of the base.
- Due to the presence of reinforced fiberglass, it is required to cut from both sides.
- Before screwing with self-tapping screws, you will have to countersink the hole so that the hairs are not visible after the putty.
- It is inconvenient to puttying Aquapanels for painting or gluing wallpaper.
- If the level of humidity in the room allows, you can save money and install drywall or hot water sheets.
- After installation, tiles sometimes collapse.
- After a while, cracks appear on the surface.
- The unevenness of the installed frame for the installation of panels affects the future appearance of cracks.
- For the installation of an external Aquapanel as a facade, it is required to install a wind-waterproof membrane in order to prevent overmoistening of the insulation.
- The cost is higher compared to gypsum-based sheets.
- You should not save and take the inner Aquapanel when facing the facades. Improper use leads to cracks and breakage.
Pros of cement slabs:
- work is done "dry";
- the jigsaw file does not become dull as from GVL;
- easily attaches to profile frame;
- environmental friendliness - there are no impurities of heavy metals;
- ideal for rooms with high level humidity.
VIDEO: How to work with panels in the bathroom
Rough finishing is the most important stage renovation works... The durability and finish depend on the strength and reliability of the rough coating. Special requirements apply to coatings in rooms with high humidity. Until now, a little-known material is such a type of building coatings as water panels. These products appeared on the market for a long time, but they still continue to be confused with or with.
In this article we will try to understand the features of water panels, consider their areas of application and installation stages.
What are water panels made of and what does it give
Aquapanels are composed of Portland cement and porous mineral filler. On both sides, the slabs are reinforced with a fiberglass mesh. The edges are additionally reinforced with fiberglass, this coating protects the edges from impacts. This material structure has certain advantages.
Aquapanel structure: a core made of cement and mineral additives, a glass mesh coating
- Moisture resistance- the components of aquapanels are not afraid of high humidity, so they can be used in wet rooms: bathrooms, hammams, saunas, baths, showers and next to pools.
- Biological resistance- the material does not contribute to the spread of mold, since Portland cement and mineral aggregates are not a favorable breeding ground for fungal microorganisms.
- Fire resistance- the panels belong to the class of non-combustible (NG), which allows them to be used in rooms with increased requirements fire safety without additional surface and chemical fire protection.
Fire protection of certain materials, such as wood, requires the application of special fireproof chemical compositions(fire retardants). In the case of water panels, such additional processing is not required.
- Flexibility- fiberglass mesh, which covers the planes of the panels, allows the material to bend in different directions, while maintaining strength. The bend can have a radius of one meter. These material properties are used when finishing works for creating unusual shapes in the interior. Water panels allow you to create monolithic seamless coatings.
When bent, small cracks may appear on the surface of the material. This is not a defect or damage: the strength of the panels is preserved. And the cracks are closed at the stage of finishing.
Resistant to temperature extremes- the material does not deteriorate and maintains geometry stability at temperature drops of up to 70 degrees. This property is useful when decorating saunas, baths and hammams.
Resistance to moisture and temperature extremes allow the use of the aquapanel in the bathroom
- Compatible with any finishing method- water panels are suitable for any finishing. It goes well with painting, plastering, putty, painting, tiling, etc. At the same time, the panels do not crumble and do not give defects that can damage the finishing coating.
- Ease of use- installation of panels is carried out by the "dry" installation method, which greatly simplifies this procedure for non-professionals.
The panels are available in widths and mm and lengths of 1200 - 3000 mm, the thickness of the sheets varies depending on the tasks: they are used for wall cladding, - for the ceiling, - to create coatings for tiles.
Mounting methods
Water panels are mounted on a crate made of wood or metal profile... This method of mounting the roughing has a number of advantages.
- You can hide communications under the crate ( water pipes, electrical wiring and etc.). The coating will protect these important elements from damage, and also hide them from the interior of the room.
- The lathing allows you to insulate and provide soundproofing of external or interior walls NS. For this, a thermal insulation material (mineral wool, polystyrene, etc.)
- Installation on a lathing allows you to level the base, for example, with its help, you can hide defects in brickwork.
The lathing can be made of wood or metal profiles
Wooden lathing- it is constructed with the help, the moisture content of the material should not exceed 20%. Also, when used in a wet room, the wood must be treated with antiseptics, and if it is planned to increase its refractory properties, then also with fire retardants.
Wooden crate for water panels
When creating a lathing made of wood, it is necessary to use only conifers, since they are more moisture resistant.
Metallic profile- the most common base for mounting water panels. does not shrink, moreover, it is not affected by the humidity of the room. It is more durable and does not need additional chemical treatment.
Metal crate for aquapanel
Spheres of application of water panels
Cement boards can be used in a wide variety of applications. Applications are not limited to wet areas. Aquapanels are suitable for arranging living rooms in private houses, premises in office buildings, educational institutions, halls, corridors, etc.
Using water panels for wall decoration on the balcony
- Interior wall decoration- for this purpose, panels with a thickness of 12 mm are used. This type of coverage allows you to align the walls and hide the communication nodes in the room. Due to the moisture resistance, walls made of cement panels are used in bathrooms, baths, saunas, etc. The material is suitable for any type of finishing.
Aquapanel as a base for tiles in the shower room
- Dropped ceilings- with the help of panels you can make interesting option a ceiling resistant to leaks from the upper floors. For ceilings, lighter water panels with a thickness of 8 mm are usually used. Due to the flexibility of the material, you can create a multi-tiered suspended ceiling unusual shape.
Building facades- the material is used to create curtain walls. For these purposes, a special external water panel with a thickness of 12 mm is used, which in short time allows you to mount and insulate the outer part of the building wall.
Facade cladding with cement panels
Creating partitions- inside rooms with the help of panels you can make partitions that allow you to divide large room into a few small ones. At the same time, you can lay between the sheets so that the tenants do not interfere with each other.
Partition structure with a layer of sound and heat insulation
Decorative elements- with the help of water panels, you can decorate the surface of podiums, frames for stoves and fireplaces, niches and shelves.
The fire-resistant properties of the material can be used to create framing for fireplaces
Installation of water panels
Consider the main stages of the installation of water panels. There may be different nuances when installing the slabs, depending on the area of application.
- Before starting any work, it is necessary to clean the base, remove dust and debris.
- Before starting the installation of the battens, it is required to carry out measuring work. The correctness of the vertical and horizontal lines is determined using (laser or hydraulic). At the points of attachment of the guide profile, it is necessary to draw lines with or.
The hydraulic level allows you to check the horizontal between two points
Twisting facade panels with a cordless screwdriver
Galvanized screws are used as fasteners, "black" self-tapping screws are less suitable, since cement composition core can promote corrosion.
The distance between the fasteners of the aquapanel must be at least 25 cm, the distance from the edge of the plate to the fasteners must not be less than 15 mm.
Correctly arranged offset seams
When installing the panels, the correctness of the horizontal line is checked with a bubble level.
- When installing partitions, the distance between the aquapanel and the ceiling should be 5 mm, to the floor - 20 mm. During installation, a polyurethane adhesive is applied to the vertical and horizontal edges of the panels.
When installing the water panels, a 5 mm expansion joint is made. After the installation is completed, it is smeared with.
Sealing seams between water panels
Corner reinforcement
Aquapanel is universal construction material which is equally well suited for outdoor and internal works... Due to their good moisture resistance, these panels are suitable for bathrooms, showers, bathtubs, saunas and surfaces near swimming pools.
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Aquapanel: scope and installation