Travertine on T&G Floorboards

[sparky27]

Hi Folks looking for some good advice

I am looking to install travertine floor tiles in my first floor bathroom which currently has T&G floorboards. I have read that i could screw down 18mm WBP plywood and 6mm cement board on top but am reluctant to do so as floor height would be considerably higher. After much searching on the net i have come to the conclusion that it would be better to rip out floorboards, install 25mm WBP ply (noggins to reinforce floor) with ditra mat on top and tile directly on to this. If so how is the ditra mat installed onto the ply (glue) or is it floating? At tile store i bought mapei white flexible adhesive, flexible grout and stone tile sealer is this what i should be using? 1 more thing as a whole new bathroom suite is going in would it be better to tile under bath toilet etc? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[Bathfix Bob]

I won't comment on the floor prep but yes, the basin and toilet sit on tiles as does the bath panel but only tile up to the bath feet. Make sure you use a nice bead of ivory silicone around the toilet pan.

[Mike]

i would replace the 25mm wpb for 18mm wpb and 6mm hardi fixed with adhesive and screws. cement board is a better substrate to tile on.

[Dave]

Hi Folks looking for some good advice

I am looking to install travertine floor tiles in my first floor bathroom which currently has T&G floorboards. I have read that i could screw down 18mm WBP plywood and 6mm cement board on top but am reluctant to do so as floor height would be considerably higher. After much searching on the net i have come to the conclusion that it would be better to rip out floorboards, install 25mm WBP ply (noggins to reinforce floor) with ditra mat on top and tile directly on to this. If so how is the ditra mat installed onto the ply (glue) or is it floating? At tile store i bought mapei white flexible adhesive, flexible grout and stone tile sealer is this what i should be using? 1 more thing as a whole new bathroom suite is going in would it be better to tile under bath toilet etc? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Perfect.. Stick the Ditra down with an S2 adhesive ..

[Gall.B]

Same as Dave for me, top advice remeber to back skim tiles as well as using a 10mm trowel for addy bed when laying tiles (fills in voids on back of trav and ensures 100% coverage

[sparky27]

where can i buy 9m of ditra mat?

[timeless john]

Try the Sponsor PHG Wetrooms for an alternative.
Ditra is good but there are other makes and price/delivery and small quantity may be an issue which PHG will overcome.
Good Luck.

[Del W]

PHG sell 5m or 20m or 30m.My local tops sell it by the metre.

[timeless john]

IMHO as PHG sponsor the forum, are extremely competitive, and can provide an excellent delivery service - they tick the boxes.
However if your recommendation cut to length, then sparky may find it cost effective to try this retail outlet.

[Del W]

If you can wait for delivery PHG ci mat will be cheaper than topps unless you can get a discount.
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[sparky27]

Ripped out old T&g floorboards reinforced floor with 2x2 inch noggins screwed to joists, fitted 25mm wbp ply screwed at 300mm centres, waiting on ci matting being delivered which is to be stuck down with an s2 addy(keraquick with latex plus). Can I use a s1 addy on top of ci matt? Also the missus is wantin a ufh mat put down would this be ok to put under ci matt? Also is there any tests to measure deflection just 2 be sure??

[brox]

Am about to do the basically the same thing: 6mm wedi board on 18 mm exterior ply with elec ufh on top but what's the best adhesive for travertine h&f on top is the query I have?

Any ideas? Bal seems sooo pricey - is keraflex maxi the way to go? ......

Cheers folks

[whitebeam]

Weber is'nt bad either..depending on your suppliers in your area.