Hi, I am remodeling my kitchen and redoing my floor. I will be using
12x12 porcelain tiles. I want to know what needs to go under the tiles.The contractor have removed the existing vinyl flooring with some kind of backerboard, this is what I have now:
My question is, can the cement backboard (1/4 or ??) go directly on top of this? Or do I need another layer of plywood board (how thick) beneath the cement board?
I asked my dad (who is somewhat knowledgable but by no means a pro), he said the plywood board is essential because the cement board is brittle if lying directly on the wood beams.
Can someone help me? The contractor just started yesterday so I haven't talked to him about the flooring yet. He did mention weather paper and cement board. Should I insist on ? cement board if he is no plywood is involved?
Thanks!
Raymond