Backing board or Plywood

[ceramic01]

Hi,
I know there are many threads on this but my question is slightly different. I am currently tiling a small en-suite, previous flooring was vinyl. This has been lifted and vinyl adhesive is stuck to the floor and in parts still sticky, there are a few bits of the chipboard underneath damaged(very small though- 1cm diameter lifted when the vinyl was ripped up).
I know I need to put something down before I can tile, what is my options and how do I go about it. I will have to cut around the toilet as well.

Cheers

[Ceramico tiling]

Ply board is common but hardybackerboard is better,it is designed for the purpose of sustaining your tiling job.

[Dave]

Hi,
I know there are many threads on this but my question is slightly different. I am currently tiling a small en-suite, previous flooring was vinyl. This has been lifted and vinyl adhesive is stuck to the floor and in parts still sticky, there are a few bits of the chipboard underneath damaged(very small though- 1cm diameter lifted when the vinyl was ripped up).
I know I need to put something down before I can tile, what is my options and how do I go about it. I will have to cut around the toilet as well.

Cheers

check your emails.. you should have one that will activate your account.. click the link back to tilers forums and that will sort it..

[whitebeam]

Backer board first

[Yorkshire Tiling Services]

6mm hardie,screwed & cemented down.
Forget plywood unless at least 12mm.