b'advertising featurerenovating a bathroom? do the basics rightGIB Aqualine for walls and ceiling liningsGIB Aqualine is a water resistant wall and ceiling lining that has been developed specically for use in wet areas. It has a water resistant core containing special wax polymers to help stop moisture being absorbed by the lining and from passing through into the underlying framing where it can cause serious damage. GIB Aqualine provides an excellent base for tile, paint, and wallpaper nishes.Ventilation, heating and insulationInsulation, ventilation and heating are especially essential in wet areas to minimise moisture build-up and condensation on walls and ceilings.Steam condenses on cold surfaces, but with proper insulation and ventilation plus adequate heating, this can easily be reduced so youre not always washing down your walls and ceilings and ghting mould or mildew.Vented windows and extractor fans in bathrooms will ensure steam and moisture are When renovating wet areas such as bathrooms, ensuites,expelled outside. Damp towels can also contribute to moisture build up which is why laundries, toilets and kitchens, it is especially important toyou should make sure heated towel rails are specied for bathrooms and ensuites.get the basics right. Tiled surfacesThese areas are continually subject to steam, moistureMostbathroomsarenishedwithamixoftilesandpaint.Itsimportantto build up or water spills and splashes, and are prone toremember that tiled surfaces are not totally impervious to moisture as the grouting problems such as mould and mildew stains, condensation,is porous. Therefore, shower and splash areas to be tiled must rst be coated with aking paint, soggy wall linings and dry rot in framing. a waterproof membrane (a special coating that helps seal the plasterboard surface) A bathroom is one of the rooms used most frequently infor added protection.a home and is also generally the most costly to refurbish.GIB Aqualine also contains breglass for added strength, making it a solid, So its especially important to avoid damage to expensivestable backing for ceramic tiles.tile nishes, cabinets, vanities and ttings. Following these simple measures will help to ensure that your bathroom will stay Remove and replace linings dry, easy to clean and care for, and retain its good looks for a long time.When undertaking a bathroom renovation, it is generally a lot easier to remove the current wall linings back toFor more information call 0800 442 4663 or visit www.gibaqualine.co.nz the framing and replace with new linings. This allowsto request your FREE GIB Living Solutions Renovation Kit.the plumbing and underlying framing to be checked and altered if necessary, insulation to be installed and allows ttings and cabinets to be easily located.Maintaining the ideal environment to prevent potential problems is achieved through a combination of design, heating,ventilationandtheuseofpurpose-designed materials and surface nishes.| 65'