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Dinny Bossa Nova 02-02-2011 07:39 PM
Where Ceramic Tile Meets Hardwood
 
If some average schmo was gonna take up the linoleum and carpet to be replaced with 3/4" hardwood and 12"x12" ceramic tile, what size/type of underlay would he use for the tile to match the height of the hardwood well enough to keep the lady of the house from mentioning it frequently?

TIA.

PM Fax if repost.

Dinny

Bugeater 02-02-2011 07:41 PM
Hardiebacker.

Dinny Bossa Nova 02-02-2011 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Bugeater (Post 7401629)
Hardiebacker.
Nobody even knows what that is.

Dinny

Phobia 02-02-2011 07:44 PM
He would use 1/4" underlayment. I like hardibacker but there are 3 or 4 other brands that work well too.

KC Jones 02-02-2011 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dinny Blues (Post 7401637)
Nobody even knows what that is.

Dinny
It's clearly a code word for a jihadist plot. We need to contact homeland security.

NewChief 02-02-2011 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dinny Blues (Post 7401637)
Nobody even knows what that is.

Dinny
Find a different store.

notorious 02-02-2011 07:49 PM
For function and aesthetics, the best way to install is to build the the wood right up against the tile. Having a small border with a nice design where the tile transitions to wood is a big bonus.

But, if you want to be like the normal Joe, leave a 1/2" to 3/4" gap between the tile and wood and fill in with a T-Molding.

Over-Head 02-02-2011 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by notorious (Post 7401669)
For function and aesthetics, the best way to install is to build the the wood right up against the tile. Having a small border with a nice design where the tile transitions to wood is a big bonus.

But, if you want to be like the normal Joe, leave a 1/2" to 3/4" gap between the tile and wood and fill in with a T-Molding.
Not hard to tell you do both Subdivision AND custom work :thumb:

Kerberos 02-02-2011 08:01 PM
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No laughing at me Phil as I am NOT a contractor. But I did pull up some carpet in the house I sold in KS to find hard wood underneath. Tile was layed on the floor some years ago and I didn't want to clean up the mess and risk a F***ed up floor underneath so I did what I had to to make it presentable for sale.

Results are as follows:

Dinny Bossa Nova 02-02-2011 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Phobia (Post 7401639)
He would use 1/4" underlayment. I like hardibacker but there are 3 or 4 other brands that work well too.
So, is there anything that goes between the subfloor and hardibacker? Does he use regular thinset on top for the tile?

Dinny

Kerberos 02-02-2011 08:21 PM
Mike Holmes always used the orange mat under tile. (can't remember the name) but he got it from HomeDepot.

Edit: It's called Ditra

mikeyis4dcats. 02-02-2011 08:32 PM
you don't have to use Hardi brand, but you need a tile underlayment, NOT a wood underlayment like luan.

Dinny Bossa Nova 02-02-2011 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeyis4dcats. (Post 7401856)
you don't have to use Hardi brand, but you need a tile underlayment, NOT a wood underlayment like luan.
I like you, Mikey, but this ain't even as good as an amen from the cheap seats. Get on up here with the restuvus.

Seriously.

Dinny

mikeyis4dcats. 02-02-2011 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Dinny Blues (Post 7401883)
I like you, Mikey, but this ain't even as good as an amen from the cheap seats. Get on up here with the restuvus.

Seriously.

Dinny
are you speaking jive? seriously, maybe I'm sleep deprived, but I have no idea what you just said...

Phobia 02-02-2011 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Kerberos (Post 7401813)
Mike Holmes always used the orange mat under tile. (can't remember the name) but he got it from HomeDepot.

Edit: It's called Ditra
I've seen that used well and I've seen it used badly. I'm a little scared of it, especially for n00bs.


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