ThermRite Printed 6mm Fibre Cement Cover Boards for HeatBoard Panels

The ThermRite Printed 6mm Fibre Cement Cover Boards are an upgraded version of our standard cement cover boards, designed specifically for use over HeatBoard grooved chipboard underfloor heating panels.

Unlike the plain cement cover board option, this printed version features visible pipe-route guide markings on the surface of the board. These markings help installers, tilers and flooring contractors identify where the underfloor heating pipes are positioned beneath the cover board, making the finished floor build-up easier to work with after installation.

The boards create a strong, stable and water-resistant covering layer over routed chipboard UFH panels, helping provide a suitable surface for floor finishes such as ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and other compatible floor coverings.

Why Choose the Printed Upgrade?

• Upgraded printed board design – includes visible pipe-route markings on the board surface
• Helps identify pipe positions – useful when tiling, fixing or working over the UFH system
• Designed for HeatBoard panels – suitable for use over grooved chipboard underfloor heating boards
• 6mm low-profile construction – adds strength without significantly increasing floor height
• Strong fibre cement board – provides a durable covering layer above the routed chipboard system
• Water resistant – suitable for tiled floor build-ups when installed correctly
• Mould resistant – suitable for long-lasting internal floor applications
• Ideal for tiled finishes – creates a stable surface for tile adhesive and compatible floor finishes

Printed Cover Board vs Standard Cover Board

This product is the printed upgrade to the standard plain 6mm cement cover board. Both boards are designed to provide a strong covering layer over HeatBoard grooved chipboard panels, but the printed version offers the added benefit of pipe position guidance across the surface.

This makes it particularly useful where the finished floor installer needs a clearer indication of where the UFH pipe routes are located beneath the board.

Product Specification

• Board type: Printed fibre cement cover board
• Application: Cover board for HeatBoard grooved chipboard UFH panels
• Board thickness: 6mm
• Board size: 900mm x 1200mm
• Coverage per board: 1.08m²
• Surface: Printed pipe-route guide markings
• Suitable for: Water underfloor heating floor build-ups

Suitable Applications

• HeatBoard grooved chipboard underfloor heating systems
• Dry-fit water underfloor heating installations
• Timber and suspended floor UFH projects
• Tiled floor finishes over routed chipboard panels
• Installations where visible pipe-route guidance is required
• Renovation, retrofit and new build UFH projects

Important Installation Note

The printed markings are designed to provide a visual guide to the pipe routes beneath the cover board. They should be used alongside the correct HeatBoard installation method and should not replace careful installation checks. Always follow suitable fixing, adhesive and floor finish guidance for the chosen floor covering.