Hi All. I have a victorian floor to lay in a hallway . Already down is a wooden Parquet floor. Would it be ok to use an uncoupling mat on top of these so I can lay the tiles. I am thinking durabase or mapei. It would be hell of a job raising the Parquet. If any of you guys know I would appreciate advice. Thanks.
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Dumbo
I would say no ,
Parquet normally comes up easily as the glue is normally dead , also you get the benefit of not having a higher floor level .
You have the chance to fix to a solid floor ensuring years of a trouble free installation, why risk it .
Parquet normally comes up easily as the glue is normally dead , also you get the benefit of not having a higher floor level .
You have the chance to fix to a solid floor ensuring years of a trouble free installation, why risk it .
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hmtiling
Be a very expensive risk that neither you or the client should be taking. Get it up and prepped properly.
Also, you'll find it easier with a non cavity mat if you're using one with Geo stuff
Also, you'll find it easier with a non cavity mat if you're using one with Geo stuff
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Old Mod
A cavity mat like Dural is unlikely to be suitable for a geo floor, there are tile size limitations due to point loading issues.
An antifracture mat, is a far better option.
An antifracture mat, is a far better option.
Why take the risk, rip it up. make good firewood..
An exposed timber floor can breath. Once covered it cannot and will tend to move more, and even blow off the floor due to potential expansion.
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