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**Scottish Mark** · 19-09-2007

I went to quote a job which is a shower cubicle 2.20 by .80 they have 40x40 and 12mm thick marble tiles but on the walls they have marine ply board all over the guy said it would be ok to tile straight on to this is this true or will it need to be skimmed also would weight ratio come in to it as well any help or advice would be grateful

Mark

**enduro** · 19-09-2007

No not ply in a shower, you would need to prime the ply, i would also tell the customer this is not ideal to tile onto and you wont guarantee the tiling onto ply in a wet area.

**Dave** · 19-09-2007

hi mark.. you can tile with bal flex or fast flex.......bal flex will be easier as it sets slower setting so will allow you plenty time to tile it.....dave.....
marine ply isnt ideal for a shower but better than standard ply...if there is room line out with 6mm backer boards...
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**Scottish Mark** · 21-09-2007

Thanks for your help guys will speak to customer

Mark

sc24 · 22-09-2007

Might be abit late, but what about tanking the ply

Second thoughts 12mm might be abit on the heavy side for tanking i would ring bal tech

**CLAYS TILES** · 22-09-2007

i thought MARINE PLY was ok to use?
was i miss informed then???????

sc24 · 22-09-2007

i dont like tiling on it full stop especially in showers or wet areas, wood can move with moisture or atmospheric changes

GazTech · 22-09-2007

[quote=CLAYS TILES;27251]i thought MARINE PLY was ok to use?
was i miss informed then???????[/quote]Marine or WBP(weather & boilproof)plywood is ok for flooring...in showers cement based boards are the thing....also tanked out.........Gaz

**CLAYS TILES** · 22-09-2007

i thought u'd be the best responce gaz!
the man in the know!!!