Home and Auto Where Ceramic Tile Meets Hardwood

Dinny Bossa Nova · 02-02-2011, 07:39 PM

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

Hardiebacker.

Nobody even knows what that is.

Dinny

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

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

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

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

Kerberos · 02-02-2011, 08:01 PM

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

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.

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

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...

02-02-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerberos

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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Kerberos Chiefs Baby Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Casino cash: $10000632	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: Attached Thumbnails
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Kerberos Chiefs Baby Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Henderson, NV Casino cash: $10000632	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
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