Wall Weight Limits For Tiling
Your wall weight limits will differ depending on the wall substrate, from 20KG/M2 to 200KG/M2.
What is a wall substrate?
Substrate refers to the underlying layer. In this case, the wall that will support your tiled surface. A substrate is a common term used in the construction and renovation sectors.
So understanding the surface you are tiling onto will help you pick the correct tiles for the weight of the wall.
What weight of tiles can I put onto my wall?
We have created a handy table to show you what weight of tiles you can add to a wall. So find the material of your wall substrate and see what weight of tiles you can use on your wall.
|
Wall Substrate Material |
Weight Loading Limit |
Best Tiling Option |
|
Gypsum Plaster |
20KG/M2 |
Ceramic - 8mm thick |
|
Gypsum Plasterboard (No Plaster Skin) |
32KG/M2 |
Ceramic – 12mm thick |
|
Gypsum Fibre Boards |
37KG/M2 |
Ceramic – 13mm thick |
|
Magnesium Oxide Boards |
100KG/M2 |
For most tiling options, ask our team for more advice |
|
Foam Cored Tile Backing Board |
120KG/M2 |
For most tiling options, ask our team for more advice |
|
Fibre Cement Backer Board |
200KG/M2 |
For most tiling options, ask our team for more advice |
These are approximate weight limits, Check with the board supplier for their recommending tiling limits.
It’s not just the weight of the tiles
Remember you need to include the weight of the grout and adhesive. As a rough guide add 3KG/M2 to your calculations to cover that.
Still not sure about the right tiles for your wall?
Contact one of our team members, they will be happy to help and confirm the weight of the tiles which would be suitable for your tiling surface.
