Tile Question - Part II

 

I posted here about a month ago re: installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today.  He has done a lot of work for me
in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it,
and put hardibacker on top of that.  He guarantees his work, and in 30
years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not
removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate

 


The only thing I would worry about is the slightly reduced ceiling
height due to the thicker floor, and any door height mismatch where
the bathroom floor meets a bedroom of hallway. Putting hardibacker on
top of the existing flooring should be just fine.

 

hr(bob) hofmann@att.net wrote:

We did discuss the area where the tile meets the carpet leading into the
bedroom.  He would put a slight raise of 5/8 inches underneath the
carpet so that everything is level.  He said I won't notice it when
walking on it, and it will be fine to the eye.

If the door is too low, they will saw off the bottom a bit.  I had to do
this when I installed new carpet a few years ago.

Thanks for your feedback.

 



Is he going to tile under the toilet? If so will need a taller wax ring seal
ww

 

WW wrote:

Yes he is.  I never thought about a taller wax ring seal, but he should
know about that.  I thought I had all my bases covered. I will be
certain to ask him.

Appreciate your help.
Thank you!