Flooring Tile - Ceramic Tile floor for upstair laundry room

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Kathy D
03-15-01, 05:07 PM
I am going to remove the old vinyl floor in
upstairs laundry room. I am considering
tile floor. Do you recommend that the concrete
board be used on top of the floor? When
I remove the vinyl, I'll be down to subfloor that
is original to house. House is 20 years old.

Again, thank all that take time to answer. This
is a great website for useful information!!!

John Bridge
03-15-01, 05:15 PM
Yes, Kathy, the backer board is recommended. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. It's just an opinion, but I think Hardi-backer is pretty good stuff.

John

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Kathy D
03-16-01, 05:20 AM
Thank you, John. Saw product at Lowes. Still waiting
for your book to arrive at local bookstore. Afer I have
read it, I'll be ready to try to install tile floor.

John Bridge
03-16-01, 01:24 PM
Hi Kathy,

The book does not cover the backer installation, but that part is easy. Follow the directions from the maker. The book does cover everything else, including the all-important layout stage. You'll be tiling like a pro before you know it.

John
Kathy D
03-16-01, 06:14 PM
Sure hope so, John. Maybe I'll start a second career.
I have twin girls that are graduating from high school
in June. They don't know it yet, but they are going to help
too. Maybe they will want to learn a trade instead
of going to college.

Thanks again.