Preparing Your Bathroom Wall for Tiles – Furring Channels vs Timber Battens

In this video, I’m showing the best way to prep a masonry wall for your bathroom renovation. You’ll see how installing steel furring channels (or timber battens if you prefer) can make a huge difference in getting your walls plumb, square, and perfectly ready for tiles.

Rendering is also an option however in this scenario 1 of the walls was 30mm out or square. By battening out the walls you also eliminate a dirty trade matching through the house.

Direct sticking FC is really not a great option. It’s difficult to get a perfect plumb and square finish and it’s also not compliant however is possible with anchor's.

While timber battens are an option, steel furring channels are far superior for consistency and long-term stability. Send any questions if you need and info on other specifications and I’ll walk you through step-by-step tips, spacing, and alignment techniques so your tiling job comes out flawless every time.

Whether you’re a DIYer or a budding tradie, this is the method that will save you headaches and make your wall prep professional-grade

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