How do I prepare/level an uneven wooden floor for laying ceramic tiles?

Sep 04, 2004 2 Replies

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Peter 21 years ago

I live in an old house with floorboards that are pretty uneven.

For the small bathroom (1.7 x 2.12m) bathroom I want to lay ceramic floor tiles but am concerned that they may look unsightly on the uneven surface, and maybe even crack when they are stood on.

I don't really want to lay a thick false floor underneath as it will make a 'step' into the room. Can anyone advise on the options available to me please.

Tim

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stuart noble 21 years ago

Take floorboards up, replace with ply?

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dg 21 years ago

Any sort of tiling or lino should not be laid directly on to floorboards, but a layer of 4mm hardboard or 6mm plyboard should be fitted first to give an even base.

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