Flooring Tile - Older Brown Backerboard

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BIGJIM05
08-21-05, 08:37 AM
I HAVE A 30 YEAR OLD KITCHEN FLOOR THAT WHEN I TOOK UP OLD VINYL TILES THERE WAS 1/4" BROWN BACKERBOARD ON THE FLOOR THAT IS IN GOOD SHAPE EXCEPT A FEW OPEN CRACKS BETWEEN THEM. HOW DO I FOX THIS AND CAN IT BE USED FOR NEW CERAMIC TILE? :coffee:

Tileman
08-21-05, 06:58 PM
That's not backerboard, it's either luan or masonite and was used for the vinyl, it needs to come up as well, then let us know what you have for a subfloor underneath that, joist size, spacing and length of unsupported span.:)
BIGJIM05
08-26-05, 04:37 PM
I have hard wood flooring under the old brown board.
I will use something else then but what do you recommend durock?
Also what would be a good ceramic tile cutter? What type or name brand of wet saw should I use. Thanks for all your help :thumbup:

Tileman
08-26-05, 06:03 PM
Sorry, but the hardwood has to come up as well. :)
BIGJIM05
08-26-05, 06:14 PM
Ok On The Wood But Can You Recommend A Good Wet Saw To Use?
Tileman
08-26-05, 06:44 PM
What type of tile and size are you cutting, is this saw for this job only or for regular use?:)

Prices start as low as $50 to $2500 and up.:)

All will do a one time job.

I myself own a Target and a Felker, 2 of the best there is, also a Rubi score and snap cutter.:)
BIGJIM05
08-26-05, 07:07 PM
Yes It Would Be For This Job Only And The Tiles Are 12 X 12 On The 2nd Floor Apartment And 13 X 13 On The 1st Floor.
Tileman
08-27-05, 02:38 PM
Just about any wet saw will handle it, and most tile showrooms will lend you a decent snap cutter also for the job, just ask, many do.:)