No more ply vs Hardiebacker boards - Tile Advice

[bgatty68]

Can someone tell me whats the difference-if there is one- between these two? also which one do people recommend and also I need to put one of these on my bathroom floor before i tile what thickness is recommended and how are they installed.
P.S im a DIYer but can do most jobs and not a beginner

Cheers in advance

 

[Gazzer]

Which ever one you can get readily and at a good price.

 

[Andy Allen]

6mm thickness will be fine, however you must first make sure your floor is deflection free..

 

[bgatty68]

andy allen
how do i check that?

 

[widler]

Jump up and down like a kangaroo

 

[bgatty68]

mmmmm, ok but wont you get a different reading with a 9 stone kangaroo and a 17 stone kangaroo PS im not 9 stone:smilewinkgrin:

 

[RDTiling]

If you have a laser level (or know someone that will lend you one) put that down on the floor (in various places) and walk over the floor. The laser line should have very little movement when you walk. If that's the case then you can glue and screw your Backer board.

 

[Concrete guy]

Does no one use Aquapanel any more? It used to be the board of choice when I tiled.

 

[m3fitter]

yes Al I still do, only on limestone / Trav installs on wood

 

[Mr Tiler]

Trav installs on wood

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ohhh sorry mate I got ya lol

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thought you meant you instal trav directly onto wood for some strange reason lol

 

[Rookery]

I use Hardie because its a good price at CTD and I find NMP too brittle.

 

[Thepipdoc]

If you have a laser level (or know someone that will lend you one) put that down on the floor (in various places) and walk over the floor. The laser line should have very little movement when you walk. If that's the case then you can glue and screw your Backer board.

Thanks for the tip - Never would have thought of that.

 

[bgatty68]

i have a spirit level that has a laser on it (given as a gift) so maybe i will use that cheers:smilewinkgrin: