Tiling onto a wooden floor

[KateJ]

My washing machine will live in a cupboard (tiled throughout inside of course) and I'd like to put floor tiles down on the wooden floor. Do I need to seal it first so that it doesn't absorb the moisture from the adhesive? Small area so don't really want to go and buy special adhesive.

xx

 

[Andy Allen]

You will need to buy a flexible adhesive or they won't last 5 minutes with a washing machine bouncing around on top of them..

 

[KateJ]

Oh dear - glad I asked then! The plan is tiled floor, 7 inch high platform (timber + leftover kitchen worktop), machine on top - will it still crack my tiles? Might have to befriend a local tiler to scrounge a small quantity of flexible adhesive....xx

 

[LM]

What type of wooden floor is it? This info would help in advising on required prep, over boarding and primer etc.
Any pics?
As Andy says above, you don't have an option regarding adhesive, you either use a suitable adhesive and grout for the task or the job will fail!

 

[KateJ]

I could just use a bit of vinyl flooring - just prefer tiles. Floor is cheapo wooden fibreboard type stuff. Hoping to do similar in dishwasher/fridge spaces in kitchen (new plywood).

I'm very aware that you have to do the correct thing - that's why I'm seeking advice.

 

[KateJ]

......Might build platform directly onto wooden floor, tile then place worktop on top - result!

 

[Andy Allen]

Mr fish got anything to add...?

 

[KateJ]

Yeh - where are you Meldrew-Fish????

 

[Flintstone]

I'm here, just a bit saddened that you took loads of good advice during your last tiling venture, then never delivered the promised pictures which we all craved

 

[KateJ]

Every single day of my ife I think about you and tile photos - just want to finish the kitchen..............a gentleman will always wait!!xxxxx

 

[WetSaw]

Why do you want to put the washing machine on a platform?

 

[KateJ]

Because the flat is tiny with little space. This would provide shoe storage and I'd shelve above it as well for more space.

 

[WetSaw]

That seems a bit bizarre. If you have it on the floor as normal you'll still have exactly the same amount of space above it for storage

 

[KateJ]

Yes I considered that but shoes are not great to have in sniffing distance! Installation will be tricker but they'll only have to do it once hopefully. xx

 

[Spare Tool]

Now George Clarke would say in a 7 inch gap you could fit a fold out clothes rack, out of the washer onto the rack, and maybe leave shoes behind the front door where my kids always kick there's off

 

[WetSaw]

IMHO it's a complete waste of time and money. Is this in the rental place? If it is then you really shouldn't be worrying where people might want to put their shoes!!

 

[KateJ]

Yes it is a rental and as it's the only one I'll do and as I'm doing it for pleasure I want to enjoy putting some extra thought into it. No room by this front door!
Difficult to waste money when the wood/worktop are offcuts and I have lots of itme to squander (I'm retired). ***

 

[alanhandyman]

You will need to buy a flexible adhesive or they won't last 5 minutes with a washing machine bouncing around on top of them..

This is where some people must go wrong the amount of times I've seen tiles lifting from wooden floors I always thought it wasn't possible to lay onto wood, this has confirmed what i had read recently elsewhere.