limestone floor

[adhdave]

Hi Guys

I have been asked for a general quote for tiling Limestone to a 38m2 wooden kitchen floor. I'm assuming floor boards but could be wrong. I'm not after quote advice, sorry thats not clear, my question is about the substrate.

I realise i don't have much info, such as limestone type but i was wondering about the substrate if i take the job on, can i tile straight onto ply or does it require a waterproof course? and would i need expansion joints on a floor that size?

Any help greatly appreciated!

Be gentle, it's my first time

[david campbell]

sorry mate!
can't discuss pricing unless it's in the arms forum,not sure you have access to this but maybe you could pm somebody local for a price

ps-don't give people general quotes,go and see the job for yourself in case theres anything you will require extra

[adhdave]

Sorry, im not after quote advice, i was just wondering about about the substrate movement that could occur

thanks
Dave

[adhdave]

Thanks for the advice Dave, not helpfull without all the info and not sure what i'm jumping into

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

as above!!

[merlecollins]

Hi Dave,

If the floor boards are solid enough and well screwed down fix Hardie boards over with single part flexible adhesive, (i.e. Mapei Kerflex) then screw them every 200mm whilst the adhesive is still soft, then tape and fill the joints - you can check other threads on the 'preparation' section of this forum for exact step by step instructions. This one is for fixing over wayrock but its the same procedure:

http://www.tilersforums.co.uk/tile-a...then-self.html

You will then have an acceptable base for fixing your limestone with an adhsiev such as Mapei Keraflex Maxi white or Mapei Keraquick white (with Latex Plus additive if you fancy being double sure)

I would generally leave a perimeter movement joint if it was being covered by skirting and also if the room is longer than 8m just split it in two and stick a joint through the floor at the centreJust be sure to discuss movement joint options with your customer, as they will need to know what they will see when the job is complete.

[diamondtiling]

A movement joint through the floor? What about a perimeter expansion joint. There are not many domestic customers that want to see a joint in the floor and there are alternatives.

[adhdave]

Thanks guys, couldn't have asked for a quicker more accurate response.

Very helpful

Dave

[merlecollins]

A movement joint through the floor? What about a perimeter expansion joint. There are not many domestic customers that want to see a joint in the floor and there are alternatives.

I would generally leave a perimeter movement joint if it was being covered by skirting and also if the room is longer than 8m just split it in two and stick a joint through the floor at the centreJust be sure to discuss movement joint options with your customer, as they will need to know what they will see when the job is complete.

Not many domestic kitchens longer than 8m.....

[diamondtiling]

Agreed but the true measurement for expansion joints is 5 metres, I still would not want one.

[merlecollins]

Lets not bicker Dom mon chacho

I've always worked on new screeds being 8m bays and old floors 10m bays

[wetdec]

Hi Guys

I have been asked for a general quote for tiling Limestone to a 38m2 wooden kitchen floor. I'm assuming floor boards but could be wrong. I'm not after quote advice, sorry thats not clear, my question is about the substrate.

I realise i don't have much info, such as limestone type but i was wondering about the substrate if i take the job on, can i tile straight onto ply or does it require a waterproof course? and would i need expansion joints on a floor that size?

Any help greatly appreciated!

Be gentle, it's my first time

Unless you can come up with :

Type of limestone

Name of limestone

Thickness of tiles

Size of tiles

Substrate construction ( that is what boarding, current carcasing structure)

Heated / Un-heated


Then it would be foolish for anyone to give or for you to take advice on this job.

Find out what you are doing exactly then I'm sure other members will be eager to help you out.........



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[Dave]

Agreed but the true measurement for expansion joints is 5 metres, I still would not want one.

Who told you that..?......

[kilty55]

A movement joint through the floor? What about a perimeter expansion joint. There are not many domestic customers that want to see a joint in the floor and there are alternatives.

isnt mapei ac silicone specd for movemeny joints? if so he could use a colour matching one would look fine

[diamondtiling]

Who told you that..?......

Every 5 mtrs in a Changing room as per the spec, car showrooms are 5 mtrs or have I been doing too much work?

[whitebeam]

Yup, a cold joint

[Dave]

Every 5 mtrs in a Changing room as per the spec, car showrooms are 5 mtrs or have I been doing too much work?

Some architects soec the widths... but BS is 5 to 10 mtrs concrete dpending on conditions and perimeter and less if ufh is involved.. but as fixers we have to follow the spec of the architect as you know..lol..


Mine field hey!!..lol lol..