A new one for me !!

[Leatherface]

I agree- 9mm ply at a push - or special tile backer boards which are thinner e.g No More Ply - boards

 

[Dan]

Nice work, who recommended they use plywood as the window, it doesn't let the light through as well as glass I thought.

 

[Chrisfaefrance]

i wouldnt put mdf on floor if your tiling it would use exterior ply min 12mm

I'll take your advice on m8 because I DO intend tiling the floor. I'll put on the plywood as you've suggested.

What's the problem with using MDF for tiling anyway (just as a matter of interest) ?

 

[Leatherface]

Not sure of the exact technical jargon - but expect it is due to composition of the material, strength, water absorbtion.
Just know that plywood is always recommended - not MDF, HARDBOARD or CHIPBOARD

 

[Leatherface]

Nice work, who recommended they use plywood as the window, it doesn't let the light through as well as glass I thought.

ha ha - there's a mirror going there

 

[Chrisfaefrance]

Not sure of the exact technical jargon - but expect it is due to composition of the material, strength, water absorbtion.
Just know that plywood is always recommended - not MDF, HARDBOARD or CHIPBOARD

Ok, thanks for that Leatherface. I'll go with the plywood then.

 

[kapitan]

lovely job leather m8!! another method for setting out >> fit batten level 1 or 2 courses from floor , cut some tiles in half , fix complete row using half tile every second tile, stick with rapid spf, by the time u reach ceiling you should be able to remove batten and half tiles!! repeat on remaining walls and then go to the pub and get bladdered :wink_smile:

 

[diesal757]

i actually dun a job like this 2 weeks ago!! was a bugger to set out!!! i done my usual baton along the bottom then a little batton for evry other tile!!!!! was a nite mare! that was only after Phone,ing darren at north east tiling for advice!! but was worth it as was for a kitchen n bathroom studio n they gave me the contract for all there tiling after it!! didnt get paid that much though!!!!! but will make sure a do next time ha ha

 

[mark l]

never use mdf on a floor might be a big mistake on your part there ..........but fingers crossed for you