2007-11-14 08:06:23 · 7 answers · asked by estes_amy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Both 1 & 2 offer valid suggestions, and MESH; especially on a floor hasn't been used in many years. CHICKEN wire (no offense) at the size of the mesh; wasn't a good idea; even when first installed.
2007-11-14 10:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mesh only helps if it is attached to the substrate directly BEFORE the application of thinset and tile. I'm assuming the floor under the tile is wood? Concrete slab would require no wire at all. If you're going back over wood with tile again, get rid of the wire, and install cement backerboard over the wood first, then apply the tile in a traditional manner using thinset.
2007-11-14 17:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by Eric W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an old installation. To remove it, you have to get under the Chicken Wire and remove that as well. Sounds like a big job, but if your tile is bad, you might not have a choice.
Since you are using the term "tile", I believe most people equate that with ceramic tile. If you mean tile as in linoleum or resiliant tiles, then you should be aware that you like have asbestos. The tile might contain asbestos and if there could well be more asbestos under that.
2007-11-14 09:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of that being on floors but I know they add it to the outside of homes and anywhere they want concert to stick to and stucco.
I would say someone didn't know how to put it in or they put it in that way and the owner didn't know about it.
Can the wire be removed? You should look at the webites of Lowes, DIYnetwork, Home Depot and other home centers. Type in what you are looking for and there should be the correct way to put tile on your floor. If you are going to have someone do it for you, at less you will know what they are not suppose to put down there.
2007-11-14 08:59:22 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming it is under the tile. It was used as a material to hold the tile adhesive to the floor without cracking and releasing the tile. Similar to using rebar in concrete, or lath in plastered walls.
2007-11-14 08:14:12 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it probably is if the tile is very old and ceramic. tile used to be set on wire to get more grout under it and hold it in place better. it was more common on tiled walls than floors.
2007-11-14 08:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's reinforcement for the tile bed. Just cut it
2007-11-14 17:59:57 · answer #7 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋