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Hi, i have a green chipboard 22mm floor that is on joist, that are screwed to concrete and are really solid, and am going to put down 40m2 of quartz tiles. The problem i have is i don't have room to overboard or if i did maximum would be 3mm, what is the best adhesive to use please. I have sanded a test area and moisture will penetrate this area a lot better than where i have not sanded.
Thanks, Andy
 
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if you tile straight onto them boards you will have problems! 3mm ply will be useless. a sheet of paper would be more use. the minimum over boarding you will be able to use will be 6mm tile backing boards and I am sure a de-coupling membrane would also be a very useful addition to your fixing method. BAL, mappei and weber are all good adhesives each have there own names for the adhesive you require for these tiles.
your end result will only be as good as your prep work, cut corners at your peril.
 

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thanks for quick reply, i was worried this might be the answer, has anyone used nicobond plastic ply as this is only 3mm thick,
thanks again jwatson
 
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You can use Ditra or Dural Ci+ Stuck down with an S2 adhesive, then tile with a suitable adhesive for resin bonded tiles.. I'e.. Mapei Granirapid or Elastorapid..are 2 good ones..
 
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Rich

I would over board with 6mm tile backer board myself, if this is not an option then a decoupling membrane is a good route but you MUST make sure that the floor is 100% deflection free. Any bounce will cause the tiles to crack and lift.
 

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thanks for all the advice, 6mm overboard is too thick i'm afraid, i can only get away with 3mm, the floor is really solid , think Daves way may be the best option, the tiles cost a packet so i dont want to bodge it
thanks again , Andy
 
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Let us know how you get on and be sure to come on here and get all the advice you need through out the project :thumbsup:
 

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hi , does anyone know what would be the overall thickness using durabase ci matting to fix the quartz tiles , thanks, Andy
 

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