Must I seal plywood sub-floor before laying peel-stick Tile?
sewhappy_2007
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Comments (1)I wouldn't advise it. First regular pine plywood is not recommended as an underlayment under resilient flooring. Birch hardwood ply, is what I have seen approved. second, how do you plan on securing it down, and what kind of moisture barrier(you got wood) are you going to use??...See MoreCan I lay tile on luan?
Comments (34)Am I missing something here? We had our house build almost 30 years ago (my hubby/dad) did much prep work before tiling was done in the kitchen. We installed luan there and have had no problems whatsoever. I am planning on tearing out my carpet in family room to install the wood look porcelain tile and was planning on doing the same type of prep. My sons were going to do the tiling. At times the internet can be as bad as the guys in the big box stores as you don't always know who is commenting. Any suggestions???? Thanks.........See MoreNovalis peel-and-stick vinyl planks -- feedback? (Cont)
Comments (12)I've installed the Novalis gunstock in two bedrooms so far and planning to the do the third. So far, we have just installed directly on the existing concrete. The hallway has ceramic tile which sits about 1/4" higher than the Novalis. I am planning to put in a wooden reducer moulding in the doorways to join the two floors. My question is this... I have a large area in my living room that also has the old, nasty carpet, and I would like to put the Novalis in there, too. Two sides go up to the wall, but two sides go up against the tile, and I have the same uneven floor height problem. I would really prefer that the two floors were the same height in this area. Not only for looks, but practicality... there is a lot of foot traffic and dog traffic here (including a 100-lb Doberman) and I think any sort of floor transition moulding would get ruined pretty fast. It also causes problems with the baseboards meeting together properly at corners, where one side would have tile and the other would have the Novalis. So, the question is, can anyone recommend an underlayment that would go over the concrete, be easy to install, and work with the Novalis? I've thought about plywood, but the plywood at Lowe's/Home Depot doesn't seem to be very flat, it's kind of wavy looking and I don't think it would be very good for the flexible vinyl. Is it possible to use cork underlayment? Or is it too squishy for vinyl planks? Also, if it would work, do you still put primer on it? I've used Henry's primer on the concrete, which works great, but cork is probably too porous for that. Any suggestions for underlayment would be greatly appreciated!...See MoreI screwed up badly! Now I must buy $$$ fridge
Comments (68)I am reading through a LOT of posts quickly, so hope I'm not stepping on toes...But I don't understand how this became about the island. I understand your frustration with the rabbit trail a bit, Breezy, as even though it's all well-intended, we all know that one change begets many more, and cabinets are already built and going in. It's not really an option, at least, mental health wise, to undo decisions that don't need to be, and weren't worrying you any more. If the chosen fridge won't fit in the hole, it seems the hole must change, or the fridge. If the hole can't change, it leaves the fridge. Believe me, I know what it's like to re-research and choose appliances you thought you'd decided on, but there are lots of choices out there. I like Bmore's suggestion of adding a smaller unit to the island if need be...Or maybe somewhere else. But I know that also starts the chain of changes after you've worked so hard on the storage layout. Mostly, glad to see Bmore back! :-) To the exact point of the OP...It seems the feedback you're getting about Monogram fridges is pretty positive and no reason I see to dismiss those options, even after my own frustration with Monogram. Sounds like they do better with fridges than ovens... Try not to let all of this get to you. The other issues listed in your life come out far ahead on the priority list, as you know, and this is a little blip. It piles on, but breathe and take a break, as necessary, as others have advised. It's a great blessing to have a new kitchen and to have choices. Not a lecture, but hoping you can hang in there. LOL, Kellie. We are all looking forward to seeing your kitchen, Breezy...as you know. :-)...See Morefloorguy
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