Articles | Technical
GIB Curveline® for Curved Bulkheads and Light Tiles
Monday, 8 December 2025
By John Jaminson
GIB Curveline® is now detailed to create curved ceiling bulkheads and as a tiling substrate for light mosaic tiles up to 16kg/m2 (within the below limitations).
GIB Curveline® for Forming Curved Bulkheads
Updated guidance around using GIB Curveline® to form convex and concave bulkheads can now be found in the updated GIB Curveline® Specification and Installation Manual, November 2025.
GIB Curveline® as a Light Tile Substrate
GIB Curveline® is also a suitable substrate for light tiles, such as decorative mosaic tiles, up to 16kg/m2.
However, GIB Curveline® is not suitable as a tiling substrate in wet areas requiring impervious sheet materials, a waterproofing membrane, or containment of accidental overflow according to NZBC E3/AS1.
For heavier weight tiles above 16kg/m2 refer to the GIB® Wet Area Systems Specification and Installation Manual November 2025.
For more information on GIB Curveline® and general curved wall and ceiling guidance refer to the GIB Curveline® Specification and Installation Manual, visit gib.co.nz, or contact the GIB® Helpline 0800 100 442
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