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Apologies if this has already been answered as I know there is lots of info on plywood floors here, but think our situation is unique.
We've got a kitchen that is part concrete floor, part wooden, and a small section of brick (where an old stove once sat). We would like to lay travertine tiles on top and looking for advice on how best to prepare the floor.
Ideally we'd like to replace the floorboards above the joists with 18mm plywood, as this would make the plywood part level with the concrete/brick parts of the floor, and ensure the floor is not raised any more than the thickness of the tiles. Another possibility is to lay 25mm plywood on the joists and 6mm plywood everywhere else.
A flooring specialist recommended leaving the floorboards on, and covering the entire floor with 18mm plywood before tiling. While I've no doubt this is a great solution, we would rather not to have to raise the level of the floor by that much if at all possible.
Anyone know if we can get away with screwing 18 or 25mm plywood directly onto the joists? Also, will the boundary between the concrete part of the floor and wooden part require special attention?
Thanks in advance,
Stephen
We've got a kitchen that is part concrete floor, part wooden, and a small section of brick (where an old stove once sat). We would like to lay travertine tiles on top and looking for advice on how best to prepare the floor.
Ideally we'd like to replace the floorboards above the joists with 18mm plywood, as this would make the plywood part level with the concrete/brick parts of the floor, and ensure the floor is not raised any more than the thickness of the tiles. Another possibility is to lay 25mm plywood on the joists and 6mm plywood everywhere else.
A flooring specialist recommended leaving the floorboards on, and covering the entire floor with 18mm plywood before tiling. While I've no doubt this is a great solution, we would rather not to have to raise the level of the floor by that much if at all possible.
Anyone know if we can get away with screwing 18 or 25mm plywood directly onto the joists? Also, will the boundary between the concrete part of the floor and wooden part require special attention?
Thanks in advance,
Stephen