I have vinyl sheet in the kitchen and have ripped it out and am removing the adhesive left behind. i can see the subfloor beneath but i dont know how thick it is? i would like to determine how much weight the floor can hold.. and whether i can lay ceramic tiles on it safely? any help would be appreciated.
2007-07-16 04:52:29 · 4 answers · asked by Smitha K 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
lift up a floor vent and see if you can see it from their and by the way not a good idea to put ceramic on top of wood...
you nees a cement board which will give ceramic less of a chance to break......
2007-07-16 06:03:40 · answer #1 · answered by don_vvvvito 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sub-floor does not determine the dead weight load of the floor. The floor joists (size and span) supporting the sub-floor are the main members that determine this. The sub-floor should be at least 1" X 6" planking or 5/8" floordeck or equivalent.
One answer stated to lay 3/4" plywood over the sub-floor and another said to lay cement board (should be 1/2" not 1/4") over the sub-floor.
Both answers are good. Make sure to use a hammer and drive all the sub-floor nails in whether or not they appear to be loose and replace any damaged boards before laying down either the 3/4" plywood or the 1/2" cement board.
2007-07-20 04:38:57 · answer #2 · answered by Comp-Elect 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
drill a hole in the corner of room and measure the thickness 3/4of wood,you should be able to lay ceramic tile safely check you floor joist.
2007-07-16 13:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by luka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could drill a hole in an off traffic area, large enough to see the different floor strata and take a measurement.
Does that make sense?
Good luck
2007-07-16 12:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by ken b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋