Travertine onto a chipboard floor?

[White Room]

I do know of a tiler that uses ditra on all his t&g floors, he's been tiling 30 years

 

[merlecollins]

I've had reps telling me in the past that it's not a problem - but it just doesnt sit well with me and for that reason I'm outrrr:

 

[westerhopetiles]

Hi mate do you use Dural, Ditra, etc direct on T&G. I use them and am a big fan, but only as a de- coupling membrane over ufh. Never on T&G only 18mm ply or backer- board. Deflection ya de ya

hello phil as long as the t&g is sound no problem and weber niv duo is the dogs

 

[westerhopetiles]

I do know of a tiler that uses ditra on all his t&g floors, he's been tiling 30 years

hello mate used correct dural is great i do use hardybaker but only in shower s

 

[westerhopetiles]

I've had reps telling me in the past that it's not a problem - but it just doesnt sit well with me and for that reason I'm outrrr:

its like everthing produce moves on there is some good stuff oot there

 

[merlecollins]

its like everthing produce moves on there is some good stuff oot there

Oh, I know all about things moving on but if something is not broke and it works for a job, don't fix it

But at the same time, I know what you are saying......

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

I agree some people might have success. With de- coupling memranes, on T&G but not for me. Each to their own. I love this forum . Everyone has their own opinion.

 

[merlecollins]

I agree some people might have success. With de- coupling memranes, on T&G but not for me. Each to their own. I love this forum . Everyone has their own opinion

That's the crack like Phil - like Soccer Saturday, it would be boring if Tommo and Mers agreed with each other all the time :lol:

 

[wetdec]

Your problem is movement both vertical and lateral.

What if anything lies between the weyroc and concrete blocks do you know ?

Is there a heating system in the floor ??

 

[kev]

Hi lads, thanks for all the input, its really good to of found this place and i realise that everyone is going to have theirown opinion on things....

I think i'm gonna go with screwing 9mm ply over the top of the chipboard, posibly 12 if the height allows, and obviously a good flexy addy, i normally use the topps home brand and not had any problems with it so far... although this one will be haveing BAL .Oh and there is NO heating system in the floor

paul, its the customers decision not to take up the chipboard, its a very large house and its spread over 4 different rooms, would make a much bigger job and i think i agree with the customer that it's probably not nesesary, as long as i can get the rite thickness of ply in place.

kev