Plywood for tiling on floors? or Tile backer board?

[Dan1234]

Hello everyone

I have a question reguarding ply for floors. It states that it has to be WPB but my question is where do you buy this ply from.

Jewsons ply does not state it is WPB and the ply in wickes says nothing too just that it's sutible externaly if coated with a protector. Please can you tell me where I can buy this stuff from

Many Thanks

 

[Dumbo]

What do you want it for. If you're overboarding there are better products out there

 

[Dan1234]

Hi

Its for over boarding, I would prefer to use ply for this job I was just wondering where sells the ply needed?

Many Thanks

 

[On one]

18mm WBP ply?

 

[Dumbo]

Hi

Its for over boarding, I would prefer to use ply for this job I was just wondering where sells the ply needed?

Many Thanks

You are far better off using a tile backer board , it's easier to cut ,easier to handle , needs less screws , tiles stick to it better and it's quicker. Do you realise the bs for ply is glued and screwed at 150 centres thats about 180 screws per sheet and also the minimum thickness for overboarding is 15mm , no one stocks it so you will be using 18mm .

 

[Dan1234]

Thank you for all your replys, I think.i have found the information I was looking for.

Even tho the ply in the shops don't have on them WBP as long as there are external grade that means they are WBP from what I see online.

I will use some 12mm ply from wicks to over board, I don't mind the gluing and screwing every 5". It's being paid over the top of 18mm structural ply.

 

[Bathfix Bob]

What tiles are going down? Ceramic?

 

[One Day]

Ply is no longer recommended for tiling onto. Wbp/marine ply is very dodgy now.
There is a specific flooring grade ply available but it's very expensive.
I wouldn't use ply nowadays.
The veneers are very thin and often contaminated with wax and oil to prevent sheets sticking in transit from hot sticky countries.
Very risky to use ply these days.

 

[Flintstone]

Why are you adamant about using ply wood ? The worst thing you could use to overboard

 

[Dan1234]

What would you suggest to use? I need to strengthen the floor.

Many Thanks