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 …
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", …
Bathroom subfloor pier and beam foundation - DIY Home …
May 16, 2010 · After that you can install your cement board in a 100% spread of fresh thinset using a 1/4" notched trowel. Nail or screw the cement board according to the manufacturers …
Advice on Floor Underlayment for Ceramic Tile
Mar 18, 2021 · If 1/4" ply is the only thing on top of your joists, it isn't enough, even if you use backerboard. The adjacent floor looks like hardwood—it's gotta be at least 3/4" thick, and …
Why I can't use thin-set mortar over RedGard...
May 24, 2011 · I am ready to start tiling tub and shower surrounding walls. Yesterday I applied the RedGard Waterproofing membrane over Durock Cement boards. Then I checked the …
Best Underlayment for Tile - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Aug 4, 2009 · I am having my kitchen& laundry room redone with a ceramic tile. Currently have a linoleum floor. I am wondering which underlayment is most recommended. One contractor …
Tile underlayment - mortar bed question - DIY Home …
Jan 1, 2008 · Tile underlayment - mortar bed question. Hi and happy new year everyone! I am going to be putting down a tile underlayment in the next couple days. It's my understanding …
Can I ceramic tile over linoleum? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
Aug 10, 2006 · On the contrary, IF the Linoelum is SECURELY down on the cement or wood. You can tile right over it. Go to the depot or Lowes and get the tile Bonding agent/adhesive. You …
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 …
Backer board vs. plywood for tile underlayment
Jan 5, 2007 · Rehabber. 499 posts · Joined 2005. #2 · Jan 5, 2007. The difference in expansion /contraction of ceramic tile and backerboard is similar. the difference between tile/plywood is …