Tiling over hardwood floors.

[hart5105]

I currently have hardwood floors throughout my house. We are getting carpet put in but wanted to install ceramic tile in a small area by the front door. I have heard that tiling over the hardwood is not a great idea. Any ideas on a substrate that would keep the level of the floor consistant once the carpet goes in – and – what would the best surface be to lay the tile on?

[Giddaymate]

Hi,
This just an idea that would work but only do it if you don’t plan to remove the tiles and go back to timber floors in the future.

Using a circular saw cut the hardwood floor out where you plan to tile the floor and replace the timber with Cement Boards.

The cement boards come in different thickness, so when you remove the timber you will be able to work out what is the best thickness to use.

These boards are a perfect place for tiling over and they can be used for both wall and floor applications. Below is a site that shows you picture of the cement boards being use for floor tiling.

http://www.unifixinc.com/products/permabase.htm

regards from Noelene

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