tiling onto ply

[Alasdair]

I will be tiling a shower. The stud walls are clad with waterproof ply. Can I tile directly onto this, and if so do I need a special tile adhesive (latex?)

Thanks

Alasdair

[Grunff]

I've just done this, using ordinary tile adhesive. I PVAed the ply beforehand.

[The Natural Philosopher]

yes you can, and I would advise a thickish layer of flexible cement, and maybe something more substantial in the way of grout. Flexing and waterproofing of the grout are the main areas to deal with.