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Backer Boards in Bathroom
When having tiles laid on a bathroom floor, is it customary to lay backer boards?
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"Easier to lay on a board yeah. If the subfloor is plywood or boards,, then an uncoupling matting would be needed"
Answered on 4th Jul 2025 - Member since Sep 2024 -
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"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"
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"Hi David it depends on what your tiling onto? If it’s wooden floor then yes it is advisable"
Answered on 4th Jul 2025 - Member since Apr 2025 -
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