Concrete Board

Company Profile

Cingo Flexi Stone is a specialized high-tech enterprise that is committed to covering green new material and its related supporting production line of R&D, production, sales and international trade, viewing high-tech new material industry as pillar. The company actively responds to the national energy conservation and environmental protection new materials policy, and cooperates with domestic and foreign universities and research institutes to integrate environmentally energy-saving residential environment technologies and products into different regions of the world, and is committed to the application and innovation of such technologies and products throughout the world.

Why Choose Us

Our Factory

Our certificate

ISO quality management system certification, ISO environmental management system certification, ISO health management system certification, CE certification. Exported to 36 countries around the world 48 patented technologies. Integrated branding and marketing of Flexible stone.

Our product

Our company independently researches, develops and produces flexi stone, flexi facing brick, flexi wood, flexi leather, flexi weaving, flexi granite, flexi artistic stone and DIY flexi products. They feature soft lightness, strong flexibility, good air permeability, convenient construction and excellent physical and chemical properties. It is widely used in the interior and exterior decoration of residential buildings, hotels, office buildings, schools and commercial buildings.

Production market

The company is equipped with a new material research and development center, which precedes the development of decorative materials. The perfect measurement and control center ensures the excellent quality of products, which are sold all over the country and exported to the international market including Middle East, Southeast Asia, Russia, Africa, South America, Australia.

What Is Concrete Board

Concrete board, a flexible stone variant designed to mimic the robust appearance of concrete while offering the flexibility and ease of installation unique to our materials. Concrete Board is ideal for both interior and exterior wall cladding, combining the aesthetic appeal of traditional concrete with the practical benefits of lightweight and adaptable flexible stone. This product ensures that your construction projects can achieve a sleek, modern look without the hefty installation costs and time associated with traditional concrete.

Advantages Of Concrete Board

They Hold Up To Moisture

Although they are not 100% waterproof or moisture-resistant, concrete boards hold up to moisture better than drywall. concrete boards are an excellent choice for humid rooms, such as your bathroom, because they are less susceptible to mold, rot and decomposition that naturally occur in moist environments.

They Add Stability

Because they are constructed and dried offsite, concrete boards offer a sturdy backing for tile, resulting in fewer cracks and much higher load capacity.

They Are Easy To Install

Concrete boards are easy to work with and install. Because they are created offsite, you save time often associated with drywall. This convenience means you can usually finish your project sooner. They are also easy to work with – simply score, cut and place.

You See Less Shrinkage

When the concrete boards are dried at the factory, they undergo all shrinkage or expansion before they are ever shipped out. This means your concrete board is stable, and you will not experience any unexpected shifting during or after installation.

How Do You Install Concrete Board

Prepare the area
First, you need to prepare your work area. If you are applying concrete board backing for new flooring or walls, this means removing all old materials and backers and thoroughly cleaning the area. Floor joists should be sturdy and squeak-free before laying backer boards. It is a good idea to dry lay your boards before applying any thinset, so you can see which pieces need to be cut and where those cuts should be. Dry laying also lets you know if you need to order more concrete boards for your project.

Cut concrete boards
Before you size and trim your concrete boards, score them with your utility knife, so you have a visual aid to follow while using the jigsaw. Alternatively, you can also use a circular saw with a special concrete board blade. Some concrete boards come with pre-lined grids printed on them to make it easier to score and cut. We still recommend you use a jigsaw blade to make the final cuts, rather than just a knife, as it will be quicker and more accurate. Avoid using a wood saw or other blade not intended for this type of work, as they often create a hazardous amount of concrete board dust, and your lines will not be as clean. Remember to wear protective gear, including a mask and eyewear, while cutting your boards, so you do not inhale any residue.

Mix and apply thinset mortar
Before you can apply your mortar, you need to mix it and allow it to rest. Add the appropriate amount of thinset mix, according to the size of your project. If you are working with a large area – or anticipate your project taking longer than 30 minutes – mix your thinset in small batches so the product does not dry before you are ready to apply it.

Lay and secure concrete boards
While the thinset mortar is still wet, carefully place your first concrete board on top of it, with the rough or embossed side of the sheet facing upward. We recommend wearing a set of kneepads during the installation to keep yourself comfortable and steady.

Tape the seams
Now, it is time to apply the tape. Fiberglass mesh tape gives the next layer of thinset mortar a surface to bond to, resulting in a sturdy, crack-free work area. Once all the concrete boards are secured with screws, you will need a roll of fiberglass mesh tape and a straightedge tape knife. Apply the tape along each seam of the concrete boards, including where the boards connect. When taping corner pieces, consider using a corner trowel to flatten all of the tape to the cement sheet successfully.

Spread more thinset mortar
If all the seams and corners are taped, it is time to apply the second layer of thinset mortar. By this point, you may need to mix a new batch before continuing. This time, use a trowel or drywall knife to apply a thin layer of thinset over the top of all of the taped joints. This is a process called “mudding.” as you move from board to board, make the thinset as smooth as possible for a flush surface. Make sure all of the fiberglass mesh tape is thoroughly covered, and there are no lumps or uneven mounds of mortar. Next, allow the thinset mortar enough time to dry and cure, according to manufacturer instructions.

Apply optional waterproof membrane
Waterproof membrane is simple to apply but can save you a lot of money and frustration in the future by providing an extra layer of protection against water that can seep behind concrete boards over time. Once the thinset mortar has completely dried, paint one or two layers of waterproof membrane over the top of the entire concrete board, paying special attention to the taped seams. Allow it to dry completely before moving on to the final step of the installation process.

You are ready for tile
Congratulations! You have successfully installed your concrete boards and are ready to lay your tile. Remove all excess debris from your work area, including cut pieces of concrete board and leftover thinset mortar. Remember to seal any remaining mortar or waterproof membrane before storing it away, so it is in good condition for your next home renovation project.

Concrete Board In Your Construction Project

Cladding

Cement fiber-based cladding products are mainly available in plank format with a thickness of around 8 mm and different dimensions. You can fix these planks with steel, cement or wooden substrates easily by screws or adhesives. Application area differs according to purpose like exterior walls, gates, lobby, facades, etc.

Dry Walls

Fiber cement-based wall partition solutions are best suited for high-speed construction works. Drywalls are lighter, easier to build and removes the ‘curing time’associated with brick and mortar based construction. This is ideal for non-load bearing wall structures. Cement fiber-based drywall’ s are more durable than gypsum drywall systems. Cement fiberboard partitions are highly recommended in wet areas.

Floor

We can use concrete boards in both traditional floors and in mezzanine floors. It will withstand high pressure in high footfall areas. Mezzanine floors are commonly made with concrete boards which are used for industrial purposes. Here the board acts as the final finished floor with a suitable framework of steel, timber, or plywood.

Ready Made Walls

Many companies have introduced cement fiber-based ready-made sandwich panels for the speedy construction. It is made of concrete board and aerated cement concrete filling. We can decorate these pre-made walls with paint, texture, wallpaper and veneer.

Roof Tile Underlay

Due to the thermal insulation and water-resistant properties of concrete board, you can use it as the underlay for fabricated roofing works. Usually, you can use it with the roof tiles and roofing shingles. This will provide a good uniform look for the roof from the inside and also provide good backing for the roofing material. In many cases, this avoids the requirement of a false ceiling under the roof as this acts with all properties of a ceiling.

Duct Covering

This is one of the best utilization of fiber concrete board – as it adds aesthetic appearance to the external facade of a building when used as the casing of service pipes. Ms framing is needed for this application. We will have different types of finishing options in this case – like paint or texture or tiles and cladding. Also, you can use laser or water-jet cutting to enhance the external view of the casing.

Water Resistance Of Concrete Board

There is a class of concrete board strictly constructed of a Portland cement based core with glass fiber mat reinforcing at both faces. These panels can be immersed in water without any degradation (excluding freeze thaw cycles). These panels do not require the sealing of edges and penetrations to maintain their structural integrity. These Portland cement based products are smaller in size compared with the gypsum core based products. Typically they range in size from 30 by 48 inches (76 cm × 122 cm) to 36 by 60 inches (91 cm × 152 cm). They are, as one would expect, considerably heavier than the gypsum core type panels.

Portland cement based panels are ideal for truly wet locations like shower surrounds and for locations where a Portland cement based thin-set material is used for bonding tile and stone surfaces to a substrate. They are also ideal for floor tile and stone installations over a structural subfloor. concrete boards may be classified as water resistant as they are not affected by water exposure; however, they do allow penetration and passage of water and water vapor. To waterproof concrete boards, a liquid or membrane waterproofing material is applied over its surface. concrete boards should not be confused with gypsum core backer boards. Gypsum core backer boards are affected by water and should not be used on wet exposure areas.

How To Cut Concrete Board

Before you begin
A word of caution before you begin: As with any home maintenance project, proper protection should be used when cutting cement backer board. Before you get started, be sure to don both eye goggles and a respirator mask. Cutting through the cement will produce dust that can be hazardous if you breathe it in or get it in your eyes.

Score and snap thinner sheets
One of the easiest techniques used to cut cement backer board is to score the sheet and then snap it along the cut line. Lay your concrete board flat, and draw a line with a carpenter’ s pencil where you intend to cut. Place a straightedge along the line and drag either a drywall utility knife or a scoring tool against it. Repeat your cuts two to three times to make them deeper, which will make snapping the board easier. Once you’ ve finished your cuts, stand the board up and press your knee behind the line you’ ve scored; a little pressure will cause the section of the board to split, leaving the fiberglass mesh intact. Cut the connecting mesh apart using a utility knife.

Cut straight lines with a circular saw
For cuts that are a little more smooth and efficient, turn to power tools. Circular saws, while more often used to cut wood, can also make quick and clean cuts in concrete board-and are often conveniently on hand in the workshops of diy-savvy homeowners. Fit your circular saw with a carbide-tipped wood-cutting blade, choosing one with as few teeth as possible in order to minimize the amount of dust given off as you saw. Operate your circular saw as you typically would, pushing it slowly and evenly through your cement backer board.