Tiling a ply former with ceramic tiles? - TilersForums.com

[Italy]

Yes Antonio

OMG!!!!
thanks calla

 

[One Day]

Apologies Paul for the brutal response.

To answer the question a little more professionally:
Yes, there are many MANY things that can go wrong with wood.
First alarm bell is the very suggestion by a builder to make a former from wood.
Now you possibly have an expert there, but the overwhelming chance is he is (with the best of intentions) going to cobble something together.
Wood is never a good idea because it is not dimensionally stable, it expands and contracts with humidity, moisture and temperature.
Even if it is waterproofed with a liquid or fabric membrane, it will ultimately fail in a short space of time - (disclaimer) unless this is done by an experienced expert who in 2017 should by now be using newer methods and materials.

If you can explain the problems you foresee with a moulded former, perhaps I can be more helpful?!

 

[Bathfix Bob]

Maybe the 'builder' is a proper super duper tiler but is just reffered to as a builder.

 

[Flintstone]

I once had a builder create a former out of concrete to a linear drain that was stuck up about 10mm. Needless to say, he was soon chopping it out

 

[Qwerty]

I once had a builder not take an hour's lunch break!

I know, amazing right!!??

Lol..... we need a new 'I once had a builder........' thread! The possibilities are endless

 

[Flintstone]

Start one up mate, let's hear those stories, I have loads!

 

[Qwerty]

Done already!!!...its in the arms

 

[John Benton]

Water and ply do not mix well together, keep them well away from each other!!!! Unless you like open plan living (between floors)

Quite how this wall stayed upright is beyond me. It was 12mm ply that just turned to mush!!!

 

[Blunt Tool]

Water and ply do not mix well together, keep them well away from each other!!!! Unless you like open plan living (between floors)

Quite how this wall stayed upright is beyond me. It was 12mm ply that just turned to mush!!!

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That's shocking

 

[Old Mod]

Quite how this wall stayed upright is beyond me. It was 12mm ply that just turned to mush!!!

I remember that job John,
amazing transformation!