No More Ply and Wedi Alternatives - Tile Advice

[On one]

Jewson's, B&Q, CTD and so on are open to non trade customers.

 

[On one]

So what are you going to replace the floorboards with?

 

[Chris Churchill]

I didn't realize Jewsons was open to all. The GIFA board linked earlier only allowed trade accounts to access and cannot find a price to gauge any comparison. Interesting! Ill investigate further. Thank you.

In the meantime, Im still open to alternate suggestions aligned under the same criteria.

 

[Chris Churchill]

So what are you going to replace the floorboards with?

I was looking for NMP, but cant find it. Open to alternatives, which the only one I can find is from Topps Tiles. Other people suggest a good quality 18mm marine or WBP, but thats lower in my preference.

 

[On one]

What is from Topps tiles....can you post a link?

 

[Chris Churchill]

It was on my original post:

Heavy Duty Construction Board 22mm | Topps Tiles - https://www.toppstiles.co.uk/tprod46967/heavy-duty-construction-board-22mm.html?utm_source=google-shopping&gclid=CjwKCAjw8_nXBRAiEiwAXWe2yZtG2Wtu3dMJtVOaPGy7GyNZE8oRo-DNPMAYOwAebSXx182_umi1oRoC0JQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#fo_c=2258&fo_k=8c8857a8bf5780176a203808fa236ff2&fo_s=gplauk

 

[On one]

I've never used those for the use as they are described but, the are a small board and to me will need a noggin under every unsupported edge to the minimise movement you are trying to eradicate.

 

[Chris Churchill]

Exactly. Not a great substitute, plus its quite thick too - which led me here to see what the alternatives are
So far, it looks like I'm heading towards GIFA boards and badgering a buddy with an account if needs be. But am unclear on the benefits of GIFA vs Ply for this purpose as theres little online documentation on it.

 

[Doug McAlpine]

Why not just order NMP boards for delivery? I don't understand why that's not an option?

I ordered a load from putradhesion online without issue (I am also based in London).

Additionally, sounds like we're going down the similar route.... I've reboarded my bathroom with NMP and will tank with Schluter kerdi but gotta fix the floor first. Anyway I'm really impressed with strength of the product for it's size.... I need that strength for the size of the tiles I'm fixing....

 

[Chris Churchill]

Why not just order NMP boards for delivery? I don't understand why that's not an option?

I ordered a load from putradhesion online without issue (I am also based in London).

Additionally, sounds like we're going down the similar route.... I've reboarded my bathroom with NMP and will tank with Schluter kerdi but gotta fix the floor first. Anyway I'm really impressed with strength of the product for it's size.... I need that strength for the size of the tiles I'm fixing....

I would be happy to order NMP online. I just couldn't find where to get it from. Sounds like you've mastered Google more than me and found somewhere that sells it.

Would you be able to provide a link to the NMP youre using for the floor? The only one I can see on the pureadhesion site is too thin (12mm) - 12mm Tile Backer Boards, tiling board, No More Ply - https://www.pureadhesion.co.uk/no-more-ply-1200x800x12mm-tile-backer-boards.html

If that's the one you're flooring with, is that strong enough? I was looking for at least 18mm - preferably 22mm.

Either way though, sounds like you're going down the same path, so would love to hear your planned specs and end results.

 

[Old Mod]

No More Play Tile Backer Boards - 6mm, 9mm, 12mm & 22mm Available - https://www.atlasceramics.co.uk/p/no-more-ply-tile-backer-board/

No More Ply T&G Cement Board 2400mm x 500mm x 22mm (8'x1'8 - http://www.milfordbuildingsupplies.com/no-more-ply-t-g-cement-board-2400mm-x-500mm-x-22mm-8-x1-8-x7-8.html

 

[Chris Churchill]

Oooo you sexy beast you!
Thank you!!

 

[Old Mod]

Oooo you sexy beast you!
Thank you!!

No worries.

 

[Flintstone]

I would really save your money and plenty of effort and leave your floor boards in place.

 

[HardieBacker]

If I can weigh in. If the floor is good then replacing it is a costly move. A product that isn't timber should you do that would give a superior surface to tile however as unlike timber it will not expand and contract. Movement is the enemy in tiling.

Anti crack mats one thing to remember is they are designed for concrete, help regarding lateral movement ie shrinkage. They are not designed to help with vertical movement, the 'bounce' of a timber floor.

If the floor is solid, slightly bias but overboard with 6mm HardieBacker. Again walls we have a 12mm board which sounds like it could be ideal.

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Luke