Flooring Tile - Flooring question
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clockmaker
12-20-05, 03:42 PM
I would like to put down some tile in my kitchen. Currently there is linoleum in place and under it is a 1/4" thick backer board and it has tons of staples holding it down, looks like every 3". My question is can I use that as my backer board for my tile? The board is some kind of fiber composit and very smooth.
bigmtk
12-20-05, 03:52 PM
My question is can I use that as my backer board for my tile? The board is some kind of fiber composit and very smooth.
No, it needs to come up, unless you plan on replacing your new ceramic tile in a year or two.
No, it needs to come up, unless you plan on replacing your new ceramic tile in a year or two.
clockmaker
12-20-05, 04:12 PM
That's what I thought......I sure don't want to redo tile in 2 years. Thanks for the reply and info.. george.
Tileman
12-20-05, 05:02 PM
Then let us know what's under it.:)
clockmaker
12-20-05, 05:28 PM
3/4" T&G plywood
Tileman
12-21-05, 12:45 PM
While we're at it, what's your joist size, spacing and length of them unsupported?:)
Ceramic or Stone.:)
Ceramic or Stone.:)
clockmaker
12-21-05, 07:07 PM
2" by 10" on 16" centers, 10' span I belive
twelvepole
12-22-05, 11:39 AM
Concrete underlayment board is recommended for tile installation.
Tileman
12-22-05, 02:05 PM
That floor is fine for tile. :thumbup:
But, 3/4" subfloor is the minimum under a backerboard or membrane, I like more plywood, if you have the room, 1/2" more, then a backerboard.:)
But, 3/4" subfloor is the minimum under a backerboard or membrane, I like more plywood, if you have the room, 1/2" more, then a backerboard.:)
bigmtk
12-23-05, 12:12 AM
Concrete underlayment board is recommended for tile installation.
You must not have heard about the wonderful modern materials like wedi board or ditra. :D
After using those lightweights I avoid concrete backer as much as possible.
IMO they are well worth the increased material price.
You must not have heard about the wonderful modern materials like wedi board or ditra. :D
After using those lightweights I avoid concrete backer as much as possible.
IMO they are well worth the increased material price.