If floor is already 5/8 you need to add another 5/8 of exterior grade plywood screwed every 6" on outside perimeter and 8" in body of plywood.

Hardwood can be placed over a standard sub-floor with 16" or 19.5" joist on center with a 5/8 plywood, although 3/4 would be preferred. Please note that hardwood can not go the same direction as the joist it should go

When the vinyl is firmly adhered to the floor and all contaminants and waxes have been stripped from the floor. If the vinyl is “cushioned,” it should be removed. Bear in mind that some older vinyl may contain asbestos, which can be dangerous if inhaled. In unsure, contact a professional.

For floor tile, multiply the length by the width to get the square footage needed. Then add ten percent for cuts. For walls, multiply the linear feet by how high you want the tile to go from the floor. For example: Your wall measures 40 linear feet and you want the tile to end 48 inches (4 feet) above the floor. 40 ft. x 4 ft. = 160 square feet

Our technicians do not install floor tile, but we can recommend and coordinate with tile contractors to give your bathroom a completely new look.

The thickness will depend on the stability of your floor. Plywood must be installed over an adequate subfloor and be at least 1 1/4" thick when combined with the subfloor. Interior-grade plywood and particleboard are not considered a strong enough floor underlayment. The plywood needs to be fastened with flooring screws or wood screws every six inches on the edges and eight inches in the field.

The sub-floor is basically your existing structural floor. This will be constructed of Concrete or Timber. All timber floors must have cross ventilation below the floor level. So make sure the air bricks on the outside of the house are clear. Concrete floors fall in two categories, without a damp proof membrane ( dpm ) or with a dpm. All modern houses have a dpm, built in . This should prevent rising damp coming up through the screed ( concrete )

Typically the removal and disposal of that type of asbestos containing material is not regulated by EPA (even commercially) if it is in good condition. If the material can be taken up with no significant breakage, there is little risk for fiber release.

One of wood's inherent characteristics is that, as a natural product, it expands and contracts when exposed to varying temperature and humidity. All wood floors will move over the course of a year, and the way that a particular house handles seasonal changes will play a big part in determining how much the floor will move. Other considerations include the width of the floorboards and the species of wood.

It's important that your floor be strong and without any flexibility. Your joists should be 2"x10" centered every 16". The plywood subfloor must be either 5/8" exterior grade plywood or 3/4" OSB before you begin adding to the substrate. Deflection both dead and live loads must not exceed L/360 for ceramic tile or L/720 for natural stone and some larger ceramic tiles. There are allowances made for variances to the above. Check with the pros in the forum for recommendations.

No. As long as the existing finish is not changing color and the floor is clean of any dirt and debris, you can recoat without fully stripping the floor.

Tile Installation over Cracks - I am building a house in Florida, and the slab is a year old, and its cracked. Before I install the ceramic tile, should I use any kind of underlayment to prevent the tile from cracking, and if yes, what kind? Can I use roof paper as an underlayment? I will appreciate your answer, thank you! Old Thin-set Removal - The first floor of my house is currently comprised of carpet in the living areas and tile in the kitchen and major hallways.

Cost, mobility, and longevity are major considerations when selecting flooring. For permanent setups, nothing is better than our hand-crafted redwood interior floors. Made in our facility, our tipi floors (or decks) provide comfort and warmth while ensuring a dry and clean interior to your tipi. For overall comfort and lifetime value nothing beats a Reese Tipi redwood floor. For mobile or more primitive tipis, we prefer a flame and mold resistant material such as our Starfire flooring.

If your applications requires machining on both sides of the parts, sub spindle is the answer to your cost reduction and productivity boosting. The sub spindle enables the customer to machine both sides of the parts in just one operation, improving concentricity, cutting set up time and labor cost for loading unloading, and reducing work in progress.

Yes, it is possible. However, there are some conditions which must be adhered to. Existing floors must be overlayed with at least WBP grade plywood. However, marine ply is best. It must have a minimum thickness 19mm, screwed down (not nailed) at 150mm centres. All timber surfaces should be primed on the reverse side and all edges. It is essential that one uses powdered adhesive with a latex additive when tiling onto plywood.

Yes, when proper installation methods are followed. Exterior applications require special precautions and installation methods. Do not install floor tile on exterior walls unless the product specifically recommends this application.

Ceramic tile in either glazed or unglazed form do not need to be sealed. These products are impervious to moisture and topical sealers will not properly adhere to them. Also, you can not change or alter the appearance or the sheen of a ceramic tile by adding a sealer. Therefore, a sealer in not recommended for glazed and unglazed surfaces.

Tile mosaics are a wonderful, lively addition that complements the appearance of your pool. They can be selected and ordered upon your visit to choose waterline tile.

No, we do not recommend doing this, as a wall is generally a P.E.I. 1 tile, that is it has a very low wearing and will not last very long.

Wall tiles are generally more porous, which helps with their adhesion to walls, the glaze is used more for the appearance, and is resistant to detergents etc. On the contrary, floor tiles have low porosity, with low to medium water absorption, which will give them better technical characteristics, as the glaze is more than the look, it is also used to prevent wear and promote scratch resistance.

We would prefer that you did not. Floor heating systems are professionally installed through our trained personnel.

Water and oil will bead up on your floor when sealed as recommended in our Installation Specification Guide. You need only mop it up with a sponge. For routine cleaning vacuum or sweep it, as you would any other natural stone floor or a wood floor. To wipe up, use a non-acid based cleaning product. Warm, soapy water is also fine. AquaMix makes a tile cleaning product, Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner, which can be used on your floor. Check their website at www.aquamix.

If the structure of the counter is strong enough to support the weight of the heavier floor tile, then this should be fine.

A tile, whether it be ceramic, porcelain or natural stone is usually a good retainer of heat. Therefore it can often be the warmest floor in your home or building. It depends on the air temperature under the floor and the exposure to sunlight etc. Under-floor heating is a good option to warm your floor but itâ??s real intention is to provide an efficient, effective heating solution that gives you comfort throughout your home, therefore fulfilling your complete heating requirement.

You can use a two part â??rubber based or latex modifiedâ?? flexible adhesive to tile directly onto the timber. (Ensure the product chosen is manufactured specifically for this purpose). The timber will need to be clean and stable. (You will need to confirm floor joists and spans will be acceptable). This option is best suited when there are concerns of adding extra height to the existing floor and/or in smaller areas not subject movement or high traffic.

No paint must be removed off of a concrete floor before tile can be applied. Removal of Paint can be done by scraping it or a shot blaster machine.

If the floor is cracked it is advisable to use an anti-fracture membrane, otherwise cracks may transmit through the tile. Also as stated in question #2 you cannot tile over a painted concrete floor.