Product Description
JACKOBOARD® Aqua Flat is a wetroom and walk-in shower element designed for use on wooden beam floors. With an ultra-low thickness of just 20mm, it can be integrated within timber frameworks to create a flush, level-access finish. It is also suitable for installation on solid concrete or screed floors.
The shower base is made from extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam, pre-formed with a gradient directing water towards the drain. It is coated on both sides with a polymer-modified cement layer reinforced with fibreglass mesh, providing excellent strength and a reliable surface for tile adhesion. The base is fully waterproof, dimensionally stable and resistant to moisture, humidity and substrate movement.
Please note: this product is not self-supporting. When installing on suspended timber floors, a subfloor must be constructed between joists to provide adequate support.
Thanks to its thermal insulation properties, it is also ideal for use with underfloor heating systems.
Specification:
- Subfloor support required
- Supplied with choice of drain
- Trimmable by up to 50mm on each edge
- 20-year guarantee
Suitable For:
- Timber or concrete subfloors
- Tiled floor finishes
- Wheelchair access (minimum 50mm tiles)
- Wetrooms
- Level access installations
- Raised platform installations
- Underfloor heating systems
Not Suitable For:
- Vinyl floor finishes
- Microcement
- Direct installation onto joists
Product Characteristics:
- Optional drain covers available, including tileable options
- Manufactured from extruded polystyrene (XPS)
- Water-repellent
- Special coating on both sides
- Ready for direct tiling
- Excellent thermal insulation (λD = 0.035 W/m·K)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Compressive strength > 300 kPa
Benefits:
- Extremely low installation height
- Available in various shapes and sizes
Important Tiling Information:
- Suitable for most ceramic and stone tiles. For mosaic tiles under 25mm, epoxy resin grout is recommended.
- Use cement-based flexible tile adhesive only. Do not use pre-mixed adhesives.
- Seal around the drain grate with flexible sanitary silicone, not cement-based grout.
- For wheelchair access, tiles must be at least 50mm square.
- Tiles larger than 150mm should be cut to follow the drainage falls.
If unsure about installation or tiling, consult a professional.
BBA Approved:
The JACKOBOARD® Aqua Flat wetroom former is BBA approved (Agrément Certificate 16/5312), confirming suitability for its intended use when installed correctly.
- Provides a watertight shower area
- Strong adhesion with suitable adhesives
- Resistant to mechanical damage
- Durable with a service life of at least 10 years