Bathroom floor Page: 2

[mutley]

Hi guys,

firstly apologies in advance as I know that "plying out" has been done to death many times before.

Got my bathroom floor to tile, only 5 m2. Now I know that I should ply it out first, at least 12 mm, however on lifting the old laminate the floor has already been covered in hard-board all nailed down, i'd say about 2-3 mm thick, the original floor is tounge and groove floor boards, with in my opinion very little movement.

As I'm doing it myself if it goes wrong later i've only got myself to blame, what would you do ?

Rip it up and lay 12 mm ply, leave the hard board and cover with 9mm ply or maybe 6 mm hardi-backer ? If it makes a difference to the replies, regardless of the outcome the toilet and sink pedastel will be removed for the tiling.

Thanks in advance

 

[mutley]

To everyone who replied, thanks for the advice, cheers.

Fekin, thanks for the "step by step", much appreciated.

 

[project damager]

Hi Guys

Sorry to drag this one on again, I must have read it 5 times...

I have a similar project, En-suite 3.4sq mtrs, Bathroom 4.8 sq mtrs - T & G base...

I thought that I was going to put 12mm ply down but if there is an option to use 6mm hardi, I think I would take it?

Do you simply lay the hardi on the T&G and then screw or do you have to glue the hardi to the T&G and then screw...

2 more...

1. I lay hardi in strips, like brick work (laying down - not on top of each other ;-) )

2. What size of expansion gap all around? I am tiling floor and walls and want to use a tile skirt as well...

Thanks to everyone for any help

Brian - The Project Damager

 

[Gazzer]

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[burncross]

how many customers moan about the step up when you use 12mm ply?
i'v found most wont accept it but what can we do ? just give them the facts!