DJS
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Been asked to tile an en-suite bathroom floor with the possibility of underfloor heating. As I am still wet behind the ears in this game, I want to check I got it right before I go back to the customer.
Customer is insisting on a natural limestone floor, probably something like beige 450mm tile. Room size is 2.2m x 2.0m and the floor is chipboard, with no wax coating.
Q #1 Would you recommend white flexible adhesive with latex additive? I'm thinking yes!
Q #2 Would you insulate before fixing the UFH wires and what is best material? Eg Marmox? I'm not sure on that, don't think so!
Q #3 Would you feel a de-coupling membrane would still be required, if using that level of flexible adhesive? The wooden floor is solid, but I am concerned about expansion and contraction from the UFH on the natural stone. I'm thinking yes!
The customer has said, he plans to sell the apartment in 5yrs time and wants it to look the same as the day it was installed (by me hopefully!!).
Thanks in advance for any advice given.
Customer is insisting on a natural limestone floor, probably something like beige 450mm tile. Room size is 2.2m x 2.0m and the floor is chipboard, with no wax coating.
Q #1 Would you recommend white flexible adhesive with latex additive? I'm thinking yes!
Q #2 Would you insulate before fixing the UFH wires and what is best material? Eg Marmox? I'm not sure on that, don't think so!
Q #3 Would you feel a de-coupling membrane would still be required, if using that level of flexible adhesive? The wooden floor is solid, but I am concerned about expansion and contraction from the UFH on the natural stone. I'm thinking yes!
The customer has said, he plans to sell the apartment in 5yrs time and wants it to look the same as the day it was installed (by me hopefully!!).
Thanks in advance for any advice given.