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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.
 
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....
 
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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.
 
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.

I have attached our installation guide which may be of use. Any questions please feel free to contact me anytime on here or 07827 974021.

Regards

Luke
 

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