to our installation guide

NO MORE
LOOSE TILES
NO MORE
STAINED GROUT
NO MORE
ROTTEN SUBSTRATES
Applies to 6mm and 9mm
THE ULTIMATE TILE BACKER BOARD
No More Ply is a cement-based board which provides a perfect
surface to tile onto, whilst avoiding the risks associated with
tiling onto plywood and plasterboard.
6mm No More Ply:
Used for overboarding wooden or concrete floors instead of
plywood, which is vulnerable to moisture.
Provides a movement-free surface - no risk of cracked tiles.
Raises levels by only 6mm, instead of using 18mm plywood.
BBA approved & guaranteed for 25 years.
Can also be used to overboard solid walls.
9mm and 12mm No More Ply:
Used for boarding vertical studs before tiling, avoiding tiling
onto plasterboard which weakens when it gets damp.
Quick and easy to fix.
Extremely strong - ideal for heavy tiles.
Fits flush with any surrounding plasterboard.
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10 REASONS TO USE
NO MORE PLY
Impervious to moisture
Impervious to moisture and
dimensionally stable. The
perfect substrate for all tiles
in bathrooms and kitchens. For
wetrooms see instructions on
page 18.
Impact resistant
Minimal damage during
transportation, handling, storing
and laying - excellent for all
busy sites.
Heat resistant & Insulative
Ideal for use under Thermonet
and most other electrical
underfloor heating systems.
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Thin
Only 6mm is added to the floor
height when overboarding timber
floors.
Easy to handle
Handy size. Will fit into most small
cars and vans. Always store flat.
Incombustible
Does not contain asbestos and will
not burn.
Noise reducing
Excellent sound proofing
characteristics make it ideal for
overboarding in apartments.
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Easy to cut
Most cuts can be done simply with
the NO MORE PLY Scoring Knife. For
awkward shapes use a jigsaw with a
tungsten blade. The 12mm board cuts
very easily with a normal handsaw.
Easy to lay
8 x NO MORE PLY screws per sheet
and a small amount of NO MORE
PLY Mega Strength Polyurethane
Adhesive and it’s laid! Simple to fix
on walls too.
Very cost effective
Inexpensive to buy. Fast to lay
and reliable.
Applies to 6mm and 9mm
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The products...
Prime with SBR
6mm, 9mm or 12mm NO MORE PLY-
primer (1 part SBR
‘Dot & Dab’ with tile adhesive before
to 3 parts water)
boarding solid walls
before boarding
9mm
or 12mm NO
Always
MORE PLY fixed
use a good
with screws and
quality single
Mega Strength
part flexi
for boarding
adhesive for
stud walls
fixing tiles
Use
Mega Strength
6mm NO MORE
on all joints for
PLY fixed with Mega
extra strength
Strength and screws
and complete
for overboarding
waterproofing
timber floors. Use 6mm
fixed with flexible
tile adhesive onto old
concrete floors
For complete
waterproofing of boards
prime with SBR Primer (1 part
SBR to 3 parts water)
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The boards
NO MORE PLY 6mm
(1200 x 600mm)
NO MORE PLY 9mm
(1200 x 900mm)
NO MORE PLY 12mm
(1200 x 800mm)
Order code: 5600
Order code: 5700
Order code: 5612
For more information on any of the products
call 0800 0094 354 or visit www.nomoreply.net
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The products...
NO MORE PLY Mega Strength Adhesive
• Polyurethane adhesive
• Transparent moisture curing polyurethane adhesive
• Sets in 5 minutes
• Thixotropic gel which is 100% seawater proof
• Gives exceptionally high bond strength
• Foams slightly on application to fill small gaps, which
increases bond strength
• Recommended for fixing No More Ply tile backer board
in conjunction with No More Ply Screws
• Coverage: Approx. 5 - 8 No More Ply boards
NO MORE PLY Scoring Knife
• Used for cutting No More Ply boards
• tungsten coated tips that score cement boards with ease
• Allows the fitter to ‘score and snap’ sheets of
No More Ply, making it very fast to lay
• Also doubles as an excellent grout removing tool
All product order codes can be found on page 19
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The products...
SBR Primer
• Premium latex-based waterproof primer
• Used to seal the surface of No More Ply
• Improves strength of bond with tile adhesive
• Helps reflect heat, improving insulation value of
No More Ply
• Provides waterproof coating
• Available in tubs of 500ml, 1L and 5L
• Coverage: Approx. 40m² /litre (diluted 3:1)
NO MORE PLY Screws 25mm and 38mm
• For use with No More Ply boards
• Galvanised, self-drilling, self-countersinking
• 25mm version is used for 6mm boards
• 38mm version is used for 9mm & 12 mm boards
• Available in packs of 50 or 200
SAFETY FIRST
These instructions are for guidance only. As conditions of use and any labour involved are beyond our control
the end user must satisfy himself by prior testing that the product is suitable for his specific application. No
responsibility can be accepted or any warranty given by our representatives, agents or distributors.
GUARANTEE TERMS
The NO MORE PLY 25 year guarantee only applies when correct installation procedures, as set out in this
booklet, have been followed.
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NO MORE PLY is easy to
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OVERBOARDING
TIMBER FLOORS
a) Remove all old existing floor coverings.
Screw floorboards (timber or chipboard)
down firmly and sweep clean. You are
ready for the 6mm NO MORE PLY boards.
b) Run two small beads of Mega Strength
Adhesive on the back of NO MORE
PLY. Lay in position and screw down
using 25mm NO MORE PLY screws.
Screws must be inserted with a cordless
screwdriver and eight screws per sheet
is usually sufficient. Always stagger
joints.
Only use Mega Strength and Screws (or flexible tile
adhesive) to fix No More Ply.
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fix. Heres how...
c) Run a small bead of Mega Strength
Adhesive on the edge of the laid boards
and lay the next board down fixing again
with 25mm NO MORE PLY screws. This
method seals and reinforces the joints.
WARNING: Mega Strength Polyurethane Adhesive is
an amazingly strong waterproof glue. Always wear
gloves and wipe off excess glue with an old cloth. Use
solvent in case of spillage.
d) For straight cuts score with the NO
MORE PLY Scoring Knife and snap. For
curves and shapes use a jigsaw. You can
also use tile nippers to cut around pipes.
e) When the floor is complete, sweep
clean and you are ready for tiling. Wipe
the surface of NO MORE PLY with a
damp sponge just prior to spreading the
tile adhesive. Priming the boards will
improve adhesion. If undertile heating
is being used, always prime with 1
part SBR to 3 parts water on both sides
before laying undertile heating and tiles
- this helps reflect heat.
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OVERBOARDING
CONCRETE FLOORS
a) 6mm NO MORE PLY is ideal for covering
dirty, cracked, worn out concrete floors.
Always remove loose material, clean
thoroughly and prime with one coat
of SBR primer (1 part SBR to 3 parts
water) before laying NO MORE PLY.
b) Make sure the floor is clean and free
from all loose material. Boards must
be primed both sides with one coat
of SBR primer (1 part SBR to 3 parts
water) before laying. For best results
lay NO MORE PLY on single part flexible
rapid set adhesive ensuring joints are
staggered.
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c) For straight cuts, score and snap with a
NO MORE PLY scoring knife. For curves
and shapes use a jigsaw. You can also
use tile nippers to cut around pipes.
d) When the floor is covered with NO
MORE PLY, allow adhesive to set – see
adhesive manufacturer’s instructions on
setting time. When adhesive is set you
can commence tiling.
HOW MANY SCREWS WILL I NEED?
50 Is enough to do 6 boards
200 Is enough to do 25 boards
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BOARDING
SOLID WALLS
NO MORE PLY is an excellent tile backer board for walls. It should always be
used in bathrooms to give a superbly flat, water resistant surface to tile onto.
FIXING NO MORE PLY TO SOLID WALLS
6mm boards can be dot & dab fixed onto good flat solid walls instead of plaster
or plasterboard. Where the walls are not totally flat use 9mm NO MORE PLY or
12mm NO MORE PLY instead. Virtually any surface can be quickly covered and
ready for tiling within hours.
a) Prime the wall with 1 coat of
SBR primer (1 part SBR to 3 parts
water)
b) Simply dot and dab single part
flexible tile adhesive onto the boards.
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c) Apply boards directly to the wall
keeping them level, plumb and
flat. Run a bead of Mega Strength
Adhesive on the joint before laying
the next board.
d) Stagger joints where possible. Once the
adhesive has set give the boards a quick
coat of SBR primer (1 part SBR to 3
parts water). You are now ready to tile.
WHAT SIZE TILES CAN NO MORE PLY HOLD?
NO MORE PLY when fixed properly will hold the
largest tiles. Approx. 65kg per sq.m is no problem.
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BOARDING
STUD WALLS
For stud walls (timber or metal) that are to be tiled and the tiling wants to stay
looking good for years and years, there is no option, only use NO MORE PLY.
a) Screw the 12mm (or 9mm) NO MORE
PLY to stud work using approx. 6
screws per board. A small bead of
Mega on the studs will always give
extra strength and help combat
movement that may occur due to
timber shrinkage.
Studs to be max 600mm centres.
b) Always run a bead of Mega Strength on
all vertical and horizontal joints before
fixing the next board. This reinforces the
joint and gives a permanent watertight
seal, eliminating the need of taping the
joints which is very time consuming.
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c) Stagger joints where possible. Once wall
is completely boarded give the boards
a quick coat of SBR primer (one part
SBR to three parts water). You are now
ready to tile.
HOW MANY BOARDS WILL I NEED?
6mm boards are 1200 x 600mm = 0.72m2
9mm boards are 1200 x 900mm = 1.08m2
12mm boards are 1200 x 800mm = 0.96m2
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For wet rooms, always lay NO MORE PLY boards on the floor before overboarding the
walls. Waterproof all joints with Mega Strength Polyurethane Adhesive. To make NO
MORE PLY boards completely waterproof, coat the completed NO MORE PLY surface
with two coats of SBR primer (one part SBR to three parts water).
Use in conjunction with Kaskade - the ultra slim walk-in shower tray - for a true ‘no
step’ wet room effect. This new water resistant shower tray fits completely flush
when fitted adjacent to NO MORE PLY tile backer board and comes complete with a
central trap and provides an ideal surface to tile straight onto.
www.kaskadewetroom.co.uk
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Order codes...
DESCRIPTION
DETAILS
ORDER CODE
Boards
6mm
1200 x 600mm
5600
9mm
1200 x 900mm
5700
12mm
1200 x 800mm
5612
Mega Strength
305ml
5620
SBR Primer 500ml
3015
SBR Primer 1L
3019
SBR Primer 5L
3018
Scoring Knife
5630
Screws 25mm x 200
5610
Screws 38mm x 200
5710
Screws 25mm x 50
5605
Screws 38mm x 50
5705
Accessories
HOW MANY TUBES OF ADHESIVE WILL I NEED?
Approx. 1 Tube of Mega Strength for every 5 boards.
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For tiling that looks perfect
year in, year out, for years to come
Don’t even think about using problematic
substrates like plaster-board, mdf, chipboard,
hardboard or even plywood.
GREEN LABEL
Helpline: 0800 0094 354
Applies to 6mm and 9mm
Website: www.nomoreply.net