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[Newbie1985]

Hi, I recently started working for myself as a tiler. I completed a course to enable me to change career, now the problem I have is I completed a job on a bathroom floor for a new build Taylor Wimpey and I thought the surface was Ply as it was installed when built. I Primed with SBR and laid the tiles all appears fine. Now after showing some ppl before and after shots I have been questioned about the surface whether it was ply or chipboard and I really don't know. How would I know this if I didn't install it, and if it is chipboard what problems could this cause, the surface was solid and did not move but I assumed that it being a new build its been prepped for Tiling. Main reason for posting is if I have cocked up and the surface is not suitable it's due to inexperience and not a cowboy job, I've used hardie backer on floorboards but thought it's not necessary on this job as it "ply" and solid. Any advice is appreciated. I don't want the customer thinking I have done them over if it goes wrong down the line. And I did graft my balls off on the job. Thank you

 

[Andy Allen]

What adhesive and grout did you use..?

 

[Newbie1985]

I used Topps rapid set flexi adhesive and Webber silver grey flexible grout. Both water resistant.

 

[Andy Allen]

Only suitable for fixing on to 15mm overlay ply !......if you would of used something like bal single part fast flex you may have got away with it....

 

[Dumbo]

Did you do the job for Taylor wimpy or the householder.

 

[Newbie1985]

It was the house holder.

 

[Time's Ran Out]

My concern would be the issue of not knowing the difference between plywood and chipboard!

 

[Newbie1985]

My concern would be the issue of not knowing the difference between plywood and chipboard!

Hence the reason for the post, if it's installed already how would I know, that's why I am asking to get the right information. But thanks for the vague reply mate much appreciated.

 

[Newbie1985]

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Nowt vague about it - your selling yourself as a 'professional' and your asking how do you tell the difference between plywood and chipboard.
What did they teach you on your career change course?
It's not about being a cowboy, it's about having the experience to undertake these jobs without the client being the training ground.