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Bathroom Fitting

is it wrong/OK to put wile tile on hardwood plywood

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.19 PM

My bathroom fitter has told me (upon being asked) he plans to put wall tiles on top of hardwood plywood (on a stud wall). I am not if it is correct/OK/problematic as I have seen people using something called cement baker boards. Can someone please advise if this is acceptable or fitter is trying to save few quids while ignoring problems which might crop up after few weeks/months. Many thanks in advance

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8 Answers

Pro Vision Property Solutions Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Romford
Tiling on plywood is fine, I would just advise to use Bal bond before tiling and also use flexible adhesive
Answered15 November 2018
1

Anonymous user

Hi , you are quite correct in your fears ! it definitely should be hardibacker or wedi board all 12mm and screwed every 300mm. Using ply would be prone to movement even using a quality flexible adhesive. Any experienced tradesman would say this.
Answered21 November 2018
1

NJ Ceramics

Rating: 5 out of 5
Royston
I would advise not to tile on ply wood as wood is prone to movement once the moisture from the adhesive gets into it. Always use a tile backer board where you can.
Answered4 February 2019
1

GS building and maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Wigan
It’s fine if he primes the wood first,, possibly couple coats of primer...
Answered15 November 2018
0

Anonymous user

It's not a problem to tile plywood, however, plywood needs to be prepared first. He need to use primer first or plaster.. I don't think he will do plastering, so the easiest way for him and cheaper for you - primer. I would recommend to use 2-3 coats of primer before tiling.
Answered15 November 2018
0

Anonymous user

This is fine as long as the ply is primed and flexible adhesive is used
Answered16 November 2018
0

Ellison Home Improvements

Rating: 3 out of 5
Chester Le Street
Will defiantly be fine aslong as he primes it first. Defiantly need a few coats of prime. Flexi tile adhesive I would recommend aswell, something like Weber Trade S1 Rapid Set Flexible Tile Adhesive
Answered16 November 2018
0

Anonymous user

Hi this fine as long as the ply is sealed & flexible adhesive & flexibal grout is used
Answered1 January 2019
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