question about mesh v's ditra - TilersForums.com

[J Sid]

Let me get this straight you are saying they use Osb not wpb ply in America to tile on ?

think you'll find wpb means nothing in todays world

 

[Dumbo]

think you'll find wpb means nothing in todays world

I know that but everybody still uses the term generically.

 

[Flintstone]

Yes that's what I'm saying. Ask sal what he thinks

 

[hmtiling]

Let me get this straight you are saying they use Osb not wpb ply in America to tile on ?

They certainly do but underneath ditra usually

 

[Dumbo]

Yes that's what I'm saying. Ask sal what he thinks

I'm amazed I thought Osb was none structural and not waterproof glue

 

[hmtiling]

Osb is sterling board

 

[Rina Rowe]

Thanks everyone. The builder has bought in a tiler. So just to clarify if I manage to get him to use ditra mat it shouldnt go on top of OSB. (It has been nailed down.)

 

[J Sid]

OSB will be ok but not the best choice.
Ditra should be fixed with Ardex AF200 then tiled.

 

[J Sid]

OSB will be ok but not the best choice. It must be screwed down NOT nailed
Ditra should be fixed with Ardex AF200 then tiled.

 

[Flintstone]

not sure about nailed down.
Any photos of the job, we all love a picture on here