Best Underlayment for Ceramic or Porcelain Floor Tile...
Jul 2, 2023 · Starting with your joists, how tall are they and what is the longest unsupported span between them. What thickness is your subflooring, presently. You will need 1 1/4" usually for …
Advice on Floor Underlayment for Ceramic Tile
Mar 18, 2021 · I've always used backerboard for my tiling projects but wondering if using a membrane would be a better or easier solution. FWIW, the height difference between the two …
Best option for underlayment under a tile floor.
Jun 19, 2008 · I'm planning on installing a ceramic or porcelain tile floor in my kitchen. There is currently vinyl sheet goods with 1/4 luan underlayment. The subfloor is on a 16' span, 2"x12", …
Help for Tile install. Cork underlayment? - DIY Home Improvement …
Mar 25, 2009 · gcernohous. 1 post · Joined 2009. #9 · Jun 4, 2009. Cork Under Tile - Yes. I'm going to have to completely disagree with CCarlisle. Cork underlayment is STRONGLY …
Subfloor/underlayment question - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Nov 9, 2008 · Subfloor/underlayment question. I am remodeling a 5x8 ft.bathroom. I have removed a ceramic tile floor laid in 3/4 in. mortar mud. The remaining subfloor is only 1/2 in. …
ceramic tile over cork and underlayment - DIY Home Improvement …
Aug 29, 2014 · Use cork panels (6mm-9mm) not rolled cork. Install with urethane adhesive to keep elevations low and provide a little moisture resistance. Then install the tile with modified …
Floor Installation - Porcelain Tile over VCT...Please help
May 20, 2012 · You have a few options. 1) (best) Remove the VCT. If it's a wooden subfloor under it you need a membrane before the tile. If it's concrete you can tile directly over it though if …
Do I need an underlayment for tile over linoleum???
Sep 25, 2010 · Because of Alterna’s size, stiffness, and the grouted installation method, suspended wood subfloors and underlayments must have a total thickness of 1″ (2.5 cm) and …
Does cement board require thinset to the underlayment?
Nov 20, 2008 · Just finished installing a new subfloor & underlayment (3/4" and 1/2" plywood), old one was shot...looks great now, solid as a rock. Glued & screwed the subfloor...screwed the …
Is There a Flexible Grout for Porcelain Flooring
Sep 11, 2008 · I have the 2 X 4s on 8" centers and will use 3/4" plywood as the underlayment. The subfloor will be screwed 6" on center around the perimeter and 8-10" in the field. I am …