Subject line says it all really. I'm in Surrey and would prefer a
source I can buy online (or on the phone) from and have it delivered.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few options when it comes to
plywood - e.g. "Coniferous WBP Non Structural" / "Hardwood Far Eastern
WBP" / "Shuttering" / "Birch" / "Marine" / "Veneered" / etc. - so if
anyone has advice on the exact type I should be using for this I'd
appreciate that too. I gather I should use exterior-grade; perhaps
that narrows it down to just the single option? It's to go over
existing - fairly stable - 18mm floorboards before tiling.

I know there are many threads on tiling on wooden floors (which I've
read) so I'm mostly looking for a recommended source.

Thanks.

On 2007-12-28 13:33:24 +0000, ly said:

Subject line says it all really. I'm in Surrey and would prefer a
source I can buy online (or on the phone) from and have it delivered.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few options when it comes to
plywood - e.g. "Coniferous WBP Non Structural" / "Hardwood Far Eastern
WBP" / "Shuttering" / "Birch" / "Marine" / "Veneered" / etc. - so if
anyone has advice on the exact type I should be using for this I'd
appreciate that too. I gather I should use exterior-grade; perhaps
that narrows it down to just the single option? It's to go over
existing - fairly stable - 18mm floorboards before tiling.

I know there are many threads on tiling on wooden floors (which I've
read) so I'm mostly looking for a recommended source.

Thanks.

You certainly don't need marine ply for this. WBP is perfectly suitable.

For supply, try a local timber merchant (Yellow Pages).

ly wrote:
Subject line says it all really. I'm in Surrey and would prefer a
source I can buy online (or on the phone) from and have it delivered.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few options when it comes to
plywood - e.g. "Coniferous WBP Non Structural" / "Hardwood Far Eastern
WBP" / "Shuttering" / "Birch" / "Marine" / "Veneered" / etc. - so if
anyone has advice on the exact type I should be using for this I'd
appreciate that too. I gather I should use exterior-grade; perhaps
that narrows it down to just the single option? It's to go over
existing - fairly stable - 18mm floorboards before tiling.

I know there are many threads on tiling on wooden floors (which I've
read) so I'm mostly looking for a recommended source.

Thanks.
Any of your local Builders Merchants (ie Travis Perkins) will take your
money (Credit Card) on the phone and deliver next day. Not the cheapest
but certainly convenient

Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-12-28 13:33:24 +0000, ly said:

Subject line says it all really. I'm in Surrey and would prefer a
source I can buy online (or on the phone) from and have it delivered.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few options when it comes to
plywood - e.g. "Coniferous WBP Non Structural" / "Hardwood Far Eastern
WBP" / "Shuttering" / "Birch" / "Marine" / "Veneered" / etc. - so if
anyone has advice on the exact type I should be using for this I'd
appreciate that too. I gather I should use exterior-grade; perhaps
that narrows it down to just the single option? It's to go over
existing - fairly stable - 18mm floorboards before tiling.

I know there are many threads on tiling on wooden floors (which I've
read) so I'm mostly looking for a recommended source.


You certainly don't need marine ply for this. WBP is perfectly suitable.

For supply, try a local timber merchant (Yellow Pages).

Agreed - and it's not really something you'd normally be able to buy
directly online. Any timber merchant will sell it.

You haven't mentioned 'thickness' yet which is the other consideration -
there'll probably be at least three to choose from; depends on how rigid
you need the floor to be (if you're talking solid eg ceramic or slate
tiles then very rigid) and how rigid and level the existing floor is).

David

On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:33:24 GMT
ly wrote:

Subject line says it all really. I'm in Surrey and would prefer a
source I can buy online (or on the phone) from and have it delivered.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few options when it comes to
plywood - e.g. "Coniferous WBP Non Structural" / "Hardwood Far Eastern
WBP" / "Shuttering" / "Birch" / "Marine" / "Veneered" / etc. - so if
anyone has advice on the exact type I should be using for this I'd
appreciate that too. I gather I should use exterior-grade; perhaps
that narrows it down to just the single option? It's to go over
existing - fairly stable - 18mm floorboards before tiling.

I know there are many threads on tiling on wooden floors (which I've
read) so I'm mostly looking for a recommended source.

Thanks.


Builder Merchant. I pay about £25 for 2440x1220x18mm WBP (Water and
Boil Proof) Far Eastern. That's delivered, in small quantities. The
delivery guy may need help with 18mm, sometimes its very heavy - and
then you are in luck as the denser the better for flooring.

R.

Andy Hall wrote:
On 2007-12-28 13:33:24 +0000, ly said:

Subject line says it all really. I'm in Surrey and would prefer a
source I can buy online (or on the phone) from and have it delivered.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few options when it comes to
plywood - e.g. "Coniferous WBP Non Structural" / "Hardwood Far
Eastern WBP" / "Shuttering" / "Birch" / "Marine" / "Veneered" / etc.
- so if anyone has advice on the exact type I should be using for
this I'd appreciate that too. I gather I should use exterior-grade;
perhaps that narrows it down to just the single option? It's to go
over existing - fairly stable - 18mm floorboards before tiling.

I know there are many threads on tiling on wooden floors (which I've
read) so I'm mostly looking for a recommended source.

Thanks.

You certainly don't need marine ply for this. WBP is perfectly
suitable.
For supply, try a local timber merchant (Yellow Pages).

Or go to your local Wickes & pay - they will deliver.


--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk
01634 717930
07850 597257

ly wrote:
Subject line says it all really. I'm in Surrey and would prefer a
source I can buy online (or on the phone) from and have it delivered.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few options when it comes to
plywood - e.g. "Coniferous WBP Non Structural" / "Hardwood Far Eastern
WBP" / "Shuttering" / "Birch" / "Marine" / "Veneered" / etc. - so if
anyone has advice on the exact type I should be using for this I'd
appreciate that too. I gather I should use exterior-grade; perhaps
that narrows it down to just the single option? It's to go over
existing - fairly stable - 18mm floorboards before tiling.

I know there are many threads on tiling on wooden floors (which I've
read) so I'm mostly looking for a recommended source.

Thanks.

Marine Ply is designed for extended immersion, so you probably don't
need it in your house. Where's the nearest river?

Wearing my light green hat, I'd like you to look for an FSC logo. Shows
it wasn't taken from an orang utan's nursery, or anything else untoward.

Andy

On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:33:24 GMT, ly wrote:

Subject line says it all really. I'm in Surrey and would prefer a
source I can buy online (or on the phone) from and have it delivered.

Thanks all for the quick responses. The online prices I've seen are
similar to those quoted by TheOldFellow, so I may as well just go to
TP/Wickes then. Maybe they'll even deliver on Monday........ :-)

To pursue the thickness point a little, I - so far - intend to use
9mm. The recommendations I've read on this on quite inconsistent;
everything from 9mm (min) to "definitely no less than" 18mm. From
personal experience* I think the 9mm should be okay but if I get a
strong indication that it's too thin I may go for 12mm. I would find
18mm too thick; add a few mm of glue and 10mm of tile and it's around
32 mm of extra height in a room with an already not-high ceiling, and
it's to butt up against existing flooring that's only 18-20mm above
the current surface.

* I've done a couple of bathrooms directly onto floorboards with no
extra layer. No issues in 2 years, although a bit of the grout
cracked once. They're 500x10mm porcelain tiles (hard as nails) and I
used flexible glue and grout. The bathrooms are small though,
compared to the area I'm about to do (kitchen, hall, passage, etc).

ly wrote:

9mm. The recommendations I've read on this on quite inconsistent;
everything from 9mm (min) to "definitely no less than" 18mm. From
personal experience* I think the 9mm should be okay but if I get a
strong indication that it's too thin I may go for 12mm. I would find
18mm too thick; add a few mm of glue and 10mm of tile and it's around
32 mm of extra height in a room with an already not-high ceiling, and
it's to butt up against existing flooring that's only 18-20mm above
the current surface.

Much depends on what surface you currently have, and whether you are
replacing it with ply or laying it over the top. On 18mm or better floor
boards that are well fixed down, 9mm ply is usually adequate. Screw it
down well at about 6" centres.


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Cheers,

John.

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On 28 Dec 2007, 13:33, wrote:
Subject line says it all really. *I'm in Surrey and would prefer a
source I can buy online (or on the phone) from and have it delivered.

I've also noticed that there are quite a few options when it comes to
plywood - e.g. "Coniferous WBP Non Structural" / "Hardwood Far Eastern
WBP" / "Shuttering" / "Birch" / "Marine" / "Veneered" / etc. - so if
anyone has advice on the exact type I should be using for this I'd
appreciate that too. *I gather I should use exterior-grade; perhaps
that narrows it down to just the single option? *It's to go over
existing - fairly stable - 18mm floorboards before tiling.

I know there are many threads on tiling on wooden floors (which I've
read) so I'm mostly looking for a recommended source.

Thanks.

Dear James
Much depends on whether you are planning on doing the ground or an
upper floor

If ground - you are altering the present water dynamic equilibrium and
before so doing I would check for decay and more particularly for
improving the sub-floor ventilation. I would also check all wall
plates are well bedded and there is no bounce

If first floor I would check the stiffness and if not particularly
stiff go for a stronger board (ie thicker)

Best wishes
chris