AscendingDescending, Powered by phpBB ® Forum Software © phpBB Limited, Copyright © 2000 – 2020 RedFlagDeals.com. During remodeling, these planks are often replaced with plywood or OSB, or they can be augmented by laying another subfloor layer of plywood over the diagonal planks. Can I install 3/4" of hardwood flooring directly upon the original plank subfloor? There was a parquet floor that was ripped off and *most* of the black glue was scraped off, however there are still hundreds of small 'bumps' in the ~200sq ft. area. Right now, I have 3/4 TG hardwood, which is not in the best shape, over a 2.5" wide x 3/4" inch think plank subfloor, which runs perpendicular to the joists (2x10, 16 oc). The home was built in the 1960s and the subfloor consists of 3/4" thick tongue and groove planks running diagonal to the joists. But what’s not so awesome are broken tiles. DRICORE ® Subfloor is a simple do-it-yourself solution to help you create a warm, dry, comfortable basement that is fast and easy to install. Screw down old diagonal plank subfloor before plywood? Glue and screw this underlayment in place. All rights reserved. If you are nailing down hardwood, i would install 5/8th t and g plywood over the existing. I am now laying down the 1/2" plywood. Thread Starter. Brick: No. … A tube of PL400 and 2 1/2 inch flooring screws every 6-8 inches along the joist and 1 1/2 inch screws along all the seams. I identified the joists and made sure that a row of screws would go into every joist. You can lay new tiles over existing ones, provided the existing ones are in good condition with no cracked or loose tiles. And my '07 manual shows a lack of backerboard in the sandwich. The subfloor is level and solid. In older homes, it was not uncommon for the subfloor to consist of simple 1 x 6, 1 x 8, or 1 x 10 planks nailed diagonally across the joists. We will be installing engineered wood flooring over an old tongue-and-groove plank subfloor. Just move the roller, going in one direction, over the tile after you’ve applied it to the floor. This feature lets you determine how good a deal you are getting on toilet paper purchases. My name is Jerry and after reading your post it looks like my wife had previously stumbled onto your site and created an account. None of it's optional. Be sure to push the roller in the opposite direction from your installation. Measure and mark the place where you will make the cut. Tile cutter: Apart from a circular saw, you can also use a tile cutter to cut planks. I do not know if it was poorly constructed or if this naturally happened over time, but the tongues and grooves of the planks across much of the floor are no longer nesting within each other. I will then lay the heating mat on the plywood and add self leveling compound to cover the mat. The first coat fills the grout lines and brings the floor flush with the tops of the tiles, and the second coat bonds the underlayment. I live in central Oregon (high desert) with very low humidity (average 12%). I am preparing to tile my kitchen floor and have it stripped down to the plank subfloor. APA generally wants a 1/8th" gap between plywood sheets and I'd expand that gap around the perimeter a bit. backer. (Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Manage Consent Do Not Sell My Data). Issue 286 - Oct/Nov 2019 . Blundstone 510 ($174.99) and Blundstone 585 ($189.99) Boots, [Loblaws] Tile floors…there’s no doubt they make homes look nicer. In the end I got rid of almost all the floor squeaks. But before you make your final selection, there is something else to consider. McCain Superfries or Bistro Select FREE with printed coupon (Canada wide Dec. 10-16), [Dell] When things suddenly and drastically changed this spring with the pandemic and our spring break holidays ... Read More about How to Install Vinyl Plank Over Tile Floors However, if you can't remove the old surface or otherwise decide to install over it, lay a backer board with thin-set over the old surface to serve as your new subfloor material. DRICORE ® Subfloor is designed with a high density plastic membrane containing a patented air gap pattern to ensure moisture emitted from concrete floors can naturally evaporate. Posted by 8 hours ago. Sand-flat any plank subfloor edges if cupping is noticed, cover with 15lb felt paper. The plywood adds stiffness and stability to the floor. Run the hardwood perpendicular or across the joist. Sorry, I was unaware of this. The best part is anyone can install it. The caulkers say they are honoring the 1/8 inch spacing for expansion of the plywood. If your home improvement plans include a new tile floor, you should know that you can successfully install tile over a wood subfloor, a concrete pad and even a floor with an existing floor covering, such as tile, vinyl or hardwood. Guess what, all homes settle!!!!! I am leaving at least a 1/8" gap around the wall and counter edges, but can I butt the sheets up tightly against each other? First, it’s light. Cement board (a sheet of lightweight concrete and fiberglass mesh) should be laid over top of the subfloor for any tile project. Add a layer of 1/2-in. Below the kitchen is my basement. Ceramic Tile Advice Forums - John Bridge Ceramic Tile. This is a HUGE issue if your home settles over time. Not every situation encountered in the field will be covered in complete detail in the TCA guidebook. Also consider your floor joist width and span. Jerry, you really wanna read and follow the manufacturer's instructions for installing that product. Screw the cement board in place following the markings on the board. Now pull the lever on the tile cutter to make the cut. Lots of screws is a good idea. DITRA is way easier to install than cement board. View Full Version : Hardibacker to plank subfloor. When I did it in my house I glued the plywood down with PL adhesive and then covered the surface with screws about every 8". What is best to use between plywood boards, thinset morter, or latex caulk. Generally a minimum of 5/8" T&G or 3/4 ply is glued and screwed to the joists. They said the heating mat is not sufficient to act as the lath. Occasionally a screw would hit a nail in which case I would just back it out and move it over slightly and then put it in. USB-C to HDMI/Display Port Hub with 90W Power Delivery! To avoid building up the floor too high, you can use 1/4-in.-thick backer board instead of 1/2-in. In this question, that's undetermined. The planks run diagonal to the floor joists. 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