do they have to be ground floor only due to the weight?!?!
2007-03-15 00:41:11 · 3 answers · asked by Katie 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Yes you can put tile on an upstairs bathroom floor. The weight will be distributed across the floor. You will need an underlayment before applying the tile. Concrete backerboard is a good choice that's easy to use. If you do not use an underlayment, over time the grout lines will crack and the tiles will loosen and start coming up. The concrete backerboard will also help protect the floor joists and ceiling below from water damage since this is a bathroom area. Keep in mind that the underlayment and tile combined will raise the height of the bathroom floor about an inch. There are many floor trim mouldings available that help the transition (reducer strips). If you are planning to do the job yourself, be sure to use sanded grout and make the grout lines at least 1/4" for durability.
2007-03-15 01:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by dumenuff 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I install a lot of tile, slate and otherwise, on upstairs floors. You seem to be in the U.K. and from what I have seen your construction is far better than in the U.S. where I work. There should be absolutely no weight problem. If you want to reduce weight, use Hardibacker (if it's available where you live) instead of traditional cement board as a subfloor. It's much lighter, more water resistant, and just as strong.
2007-03-15 17:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by fakest forest 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, feel free. They are not heavy enough to make a difference. However, I'm saying this assuming you live in a country or region that has proper building codes.
2007-03-15 07:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by artisan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋