Hi everyone

Haven`t been around on here for ages and forgotten loads so looking for some advice.

I`m currently having an extension built that will enlarge the bathroom. The new part will create space for a wetroom shower area for which I`m gonna buy a floor former to screw down to the joists. Can`t remember how thick it is but I can then lay whatever flooring is best so that it meets level with the former. I`ve read so many threads about overboarding but what would you suggest if i`m starting from scratch??? It`s an upstairs room so it will be just timber joists.

Many Thanks

Turkish

Hi Turkish,

I would overboard with 25mm plywood and put noggins in between joists.

Thanks Charlie, Was considering that but read that plywood is not so great to tile on so was thinking maybe something along the lines of 18mm ply overboarded with 6mm hardiebacker. Was wondering if there was anything such as a 25mm hardiebacker that I could just screw direct to the joists that would negate the need to overboard?

Turkish me little fireman,, hows tricks..

Originally Posted by Dave

Turkish me little fireman,, hows tricks..

Bloody hell Dave you have a good memory!!!! Not so bad thanks. Hope business is good for you? So Yoda of the tiling world any advice on this floor of mine? I`ve got a blank canvas as it were, just joists.

Originally Posted by Turkish

Hi everyone

Haven`t been around on here for ages and forgotten loads so looking for some advice.

I`m currently having an extension built that will enlarge the bathroom. The new part will create space for a wetroom shower area for which I`m gonna buy a floor former to screw down to the joists. Can`t remember how thick it is but I can then lay whatever flooring is best so that it meets level with the former. I`ve read so many threads about overboarding but what would you suggest if i`m starting from scratch??? It`s an upstairs room so it will be just timber joists.

Many Thanks

Turkish

You want a Level best former( tuffdec) or marmox shower stone both can go straight onto the joists, then use appropriate ply thickness straight onto the joists and nogged at 300mm intervals and then waterproofed as per normal for timber wetrooms..

Plz consider using PHG Wetrooms for your tray etc.. very good prices and top service. PHG Wetrooms - The Perfect choice for all your wetroom supplies tell them i passed you on..

As for me.. keeping great mate .. and work is also great.

That`s good to hear mate and thanks for the info. I will definitely look at PHG for the floor former and will be sure to mention your name!