Flooring Tile - Marble tile on bathroom floor
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nhamoi
05-30-03, 11:09 AM
Hi,
I'm in the process of laying marble tile (Crema Marfil Select) on the floor of our guest bathroom & have a few questions.
The bathroom is small, only about 21-23 sf. or so.
I have already removed the toilet.
Currently, the floor has vinyl over concrete slab.
I bought 2 hardibacker 500 (1/2" thick) & have already cut to size.
My questions:
1. What adhesive should I use for the hardibacker to go on top of the vinyl? I bought "liquid nails for sub floor."
2. Can I use counter-sinking screws to screw the hardiback down? Do I need a special tool to screw them down to the concrete or can I just use an electric drill?
3. I bought some white, pre-mixed thinset for the marble tiles. Is that approriate.
4. Is 1/4" notch too small for marble?
5. Is 1/8" grout line too big for marble?
6. For the toilet bowl, what do I need to replace/add? I'd bought one wax ring. Is there anything else I need to get (gasket, flange, etc.)?
7. If any of the above is in-approriate for the application, please let me know.
TIA for any help.
Regards,
NM
I'm in the process of laying marble tile (Crema Marfil Select) on the floor of our guest bathroom & have a few questions.
The bathroom is small, only about 21-23 sf. or so.
I have already removed the toilet.
Currently, the floor has vinyl over concrete slab.
I bought 2 hardibacker 500 (1/2" thick) & have already cut to size.
My questions:
1. What adhesive should I use for the hardibacker to go on top of the vinyl? I bought "liquid nails for sub floor."
2. Can I use counter-sinking screws to screw the hardiback down? Do I need a special tool to screw them down to the concrete or can I just use an electric drill?
3. I bought some white, pre-mixed thinset for the marble tiles. Is that approriate.
4. Is 1/4" notch too small for marble?
5. Is 1/8" grout line too big for marble?
6. For the toilet bowl, what do I need to replace/add? I'd bought one wax ring. Is there anything else I need to get (gasket, flange, etc.)?
7. If any of the above is in-approriate for the application, please let me know.
TIA for any help.
Regards,
NM