AboutIndiana Floors Expertise I can answer questions regarding all types of flooring, Hardwood,Ceramic,Vinyl,Carpet,Showers,Baths,Kitchens.
Schluter Systems: Kerdi & Ditra.
Experience 25 years experience as an installer.
I also write techincal guidelines for install related flooring procedures.
Past/Present Clients
Rick Pitino of Louisville KY.
Rick Wilson of New Albany Indiana.
AML Contracting of New Albany Indiana
Lake Charles Regional Airport, Lake Charles Louisiana.
JC Pennys, Lake Charles Louisiana
Total Flooring, Ft Lauderdale FL
UNLV oF Las Vegas
North Las Vegas Airport
North Las Vegas Police Department
Las Vegas Dept of Motor Vehicle (business offices)
Question QUESTION: I have a 50 year old home that I want to re-tile the bathroom in. It has 2 x 10 joists and 3/4" subfloor planks over them, spaced 1/8" apart. I was planning to put some 15/32" pressure treated plywood over the planks, and 1/4" hardibacker over the plywood with mud and screws. My question--is the subfloor strong enough with the 15/32" plywood over the 3/4" planks, or should I upgrade to 3/4"?
ANSWER: 3/4 is better but stay away from the Hardi, use Ditra.
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QUESTION: Of course 3/4" would be better, but is what i proposed sufficient? Is there a minimum thickness under the backer board I need to maintain? Can I buy Ditra at Home Depot or Lowes?
Answer Not according the TCA they say you need at least.1- 1/4 thickness.While what they offer are only suggestions it is a good guideline to follow.
If you have just plywood under it the problems would be less but the deminsional lumber under it creates the possiblity of movement transferance to the primary substrate.
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