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jaydee · 05-06-2008

Hi can i tile strait on 2 floor boards

**Varley** · 05-06-2008

Here is where the debate begins. There are many tilers on here who state that they do and never have any problems assuming the floorboards are secure and the correct adhesive is used, however I for one never have done, I always overlay with backerboards to give more stability.

**Fekin** · 05-06-2008

Same as Varley

**whitebeam** · 05-06-2008

Same as the chaps above

muffinman · 05-06-2008

yes you can used timber flex adhesive and flexie grout

make sure floor is solid

gonk31 · 05-06-2008

you can if you use a 2 part flexi as long as the boards are well secured, but don`t use the tubbed stuff for wooden floors as it has been known to take quite some time to go off, although the general opinion is always going to be to use an overlay then a rapidset flex addy

**wetdec** · 05-06-2008

overlay with 6mm ply for me

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Grace'sDad · 05-06-2008

BAL Fast flex 2 part adhesive.

It's fantastic gear and has never failed me. Make sure your boards are sound first, whatever route you choose.

(anyone seen the tubbed gear on TOPPS' website? Not for real surely?!)
http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tip_wooden_floors_1.asp

gonk31 · 05-06-2008

this it is for real but like i say in my opinion it is this sort of adhesive that has been known to take a while to dry, deffo not suitable for porcelain or any natural stone imo

**Fekin** · 06-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grace'sDad

BAL Fast flex 2 part adhesive.

It's fantastic gear and has never failed me. Make sure your boards are sound first, whatever route you choose.

(anyone seen the tubbed gear on TOPPS' website? Not for real surely?!)
http://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tip_wooden_floors_1.asp

Hmm, never seen that before, and I wouldn't be first in line to try it either

**grumpygrouter** · 06-06-2008

If the floorboards are SOLID and are adequately screwed down, you may also want to consider using Ardex-flex 7001 after priming with Ardex P51. This is called the Ardex Timber System and is designed for this type of job. It is mixed quite thin to ensure a solid bed fixing and is a single part mix. Has about an hour life in the bucket and can be grouted after 2 hours.

You can get away with a smaller notched trowel too, depending on your tile size.