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Hi, I recently started working for myself as a tiler. I completed a course to enable me to change career, now the problem I have is I completed a job on a bathroom floor for a new build Taylor Wimpey and I thought the surface was Ply as it was installed when built. I Primed with SBR and laid the tiles all appears fine. Now after showing some ppl before and after shots I have been questioned about the surface whether it was ply or chipboard and I really don't know. How would I know this if I didn't install it, and if it is chipboard what problems could this cause, the surface was solid and did not move but I assumed that it being a new build its been prepped for tile. Main reason for posting is if I have cocked up and the surface is not suitable it's due to inexperience and not a cowboy job, I've used hardie backer on floorboards but thought it's not necessary on this job as it "ply" and solid. Any advice is appreciated. I don't want the customer thinking I have done them over if it goes wrong down the line. And I did graft my balls off on the job. Thank you
 
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Only suitable for fixing on to 15mm overlay ply !......if you would of used something like bal single part fast flex you may have got away with it....
 
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My concern would be the issue of not knowing the difference between plywood and chipboard!
Hence the reason for the post, if it's installed already how would I know, that's why I am asking to get the right information. But thanks for the vague reply mate much appreciated.
 
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Nowt vague about it - your selling yourself as a 'professional' and your asking how do you tell the difference between plywood and chipboard.
What did they teach you on your career change course?
It's not about being a cowboy, it's about having the experience to undertake these jobs without the client being the training ground.
 
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If I were you I'd go down to my local B&Q and wander round the timber yard and familiarise myself with different sheet materials.

Hi and welcome to the forum.
 
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Newbie1985

Nowt vague about it - your selling yourself as a 'professional' and your asking how do you tell the difference between plywood and chipboard.
What did they teach you on your career change course?
It's not about being a cowboy, it's about having the experience to undertake these jobs without the client being the training ground.
This isn't the only job I've completed, however I've only used hardier backer if the floor has needed it so never used ply. As for selling myself as a pro I don't see why I can't as my intention is to do the best possible job for the customer. So your answer is vague and in no way helps me in what I am trying to find out, so in the politest way possible keep any negative comments to yourself at the end of the day I've possibly messed up on a job and I am just looking for advice not your opinion on my experience.
 
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If I were you I'd go down to my local B&Q and wander round the timber yard and familiarise myself with different sheet materials.

Hi and welcome to the forum.
Hi, thanks, that's my plan as soon as the kids are in school. The photo I've posted is what I Tiled onto and assumed was Ply, can you tell what it is from the picture. Thanks
 
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In response to your reply to my earlier question as you weren't working for Taylor wimpy you should not assumed that it was ready for tile or else it would of been tiled . But secondly you should not make assumptions on anything to do with tile you should always check or err on the side of caution if you can't be sure . Belt and braces
 
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Newbie1985

In response to your reply to my earlier question as you weren't working for Taylor wimpy you should not assumed that it was ready for tile or else it would of been tiled . But secondly you should not make assumptions on anything to do with tile you should always check or err on the side of caution if you can't be sure . Belt and braces
I get that now and I have explained I'm fairly new to the game, the householder said TW we're too expensive hence not getting them to tile the floors. If I've fucked up im holding my hands up, would just like experienced veterans to confirm and put me on the right track however most people would rather go on about other stuff like lack of experience. No one has actually answered the question I asked. Does anyone actually know the answer.
 

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