Backer Boards in Bathroom

Question

When having tiles laid on a bathroom floor, is it customary to lay backer boards?

Daniel · Accepted Answer

Easier to lay on a board yeah. If the subfloor is plywood or boards,, then an uncoupling matting would be needed

Brian · Answer

Backer boards are use commonly now in preference to plywood as there are no moisture issues to contend with as can be the case if ply gets soaked or suffers water ingress

Mark · Answer

yes you can use a backer board. but i like to use 12mm ply and it gets glued to the floor and then i will screw it every 6 inch

Ashleys · Answer

Hi David it depends on what your tiling onto? If it’s wooden floor then yes it is advisable

Ian · Answer

Hello, it all depends on your original surface, but yes

Neil · Answer

Depends on what the floor is wheather it's floor boards or sheet plywood

Jim · Answer

Not if its concrete or a solid floor. 
If its wood, you would need to make sure the sub floor is solid. Prime the floor with pva or tile primer fix the backer board down with adhesive. An screw down.
You can also use vidi board or jacko boards.
But these will need to be fixed with adhesive.
Screws and washers to form a solid sub floor. 
You could also use detra matting if you need to keep things low.

Backer Boards in Bathroom

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