Is this true? - hairline crack in one of the newly placed floor tiles

[nipsjm]

They have now been back and agreed that the flooring needs to be replaced. Tiles are on order and they will book a slot to carry out the repair work.
Thanks for all the replies as I think it began to make a difference when I was able to more clearly (and firmly!) articulate the issue from a more informed perspective - a great forum!

 

[demi34]

no no on plywood , 6mm hardiebaker boar 👍

 

[ttt tiling]

no no on plywood , 6mm hardiebaker boar 👍

Plywood on joists , then ditra

 

[Kevbos]

They have now been back and agreed that the flooring needs to be replaced. Tiles are on order and they will book a slot to carry out the repair work.
Thanks for all the replies as I think it began to make a difference when I was able to more clearly (and firmly!) articulate the issue from a more informed perspective - a great forum!

It's good they offering to rectify work !!

 

[Choffer74]

Plywood on joists , then ditra

Different opinions here!
We're having a loft conversion and I'll be tiling the bathroom. Builders said to use back board, so after doing some research on here I'm thinking following:
1) SBR plywood
2) Lay 6mm hardieboard using (flexi) tile adhesive
3) Screw down using 25mm screws
3) Tape joints.
4) Lay tiles using same (flexi) tile adhesive

Is this ok? Or should I go with ditra instead of hardiebacker? or does it matter either way!!

(bathroom is only 4sqm)

 

[parkerfresh]

You could glue and screw 6mm hardie or ditra stuck with Ardex AF200. If it’s solid I’d go for ditra, if not I’d use hardie.

 

[Dan]

You could glue and screw 6mm hardie or ditra stuck with Ardex AF200. If it’s solid I’d go for ditra, if not I’d use hardie.

Welcome to the forum @parkerfresh don't think I've seen you about before.

Thanks for replying. If you see any other threads you can chip in on, even old ones, then please do so. It helps people who find the thread even a year later etc.

 

[parkerfresh]

Yeah, I’m a new poster and probably should have introduced myself… I used to lurk about on here a few years ago but gave up as I could only access the diy section.

 

[Dave]

Yeah, I’m a new poster and probably should have introduced myself… I used to lurk about on here a few years ago but gave up as I could only access the diy section.

Once you get a few advice posts under your belt , I’ll upgrade your account. 👍