uneven bathroom floor

[brian c]

Got a bathroom to tile and the floor is uneven,when i say uneven i mean a belly in the middle.The floor is T&G WOODEN boards.Just want to know how you would deal with the floor to get it level before tiling.i have my thoughts but also open to other techniques.

 

[len]

Sand down boards sufficiently to prime,then straighten with floor smoothing compound, then board over and tile

 

[grumpygrouter]

Sand down boards sufficiently to prime,then straighten with floor smoothing compound, then board over and tile

I'm with Len on this one.

Grumpy

 

[len]

:hurray: Grumpy.. i just love you (within reason that is) I was expecting to get shot down in flames on this one

 

[reaper72]

Ask nigel brian he's not a builder but.......

 

[grumpygrouter]

:hurray: Grumpy.. i just love you (within reason that is) I was expecting to get shot down in flames on this one

Aw schucks! :embaressed_smile:

Grumpy

 

[CJ]

You can't be serious.............sanding down bloody floors:mad2:

If its really THAT bad.............up they come and replace with 25mm ply

 

[brian c]

You can't be serious.............sanding down bloody floors:mad2:

If its really THAT bad.............up they come and replace with 25mm ply

This was one of the options that i was considering CJ,ta m8.

 

[len]

You can't be serious.............sanding down bloody floors:mad2:

If its really THAT bad.............up they come and replace with 25mm ply

30 grit disc on a Random Orbital sander in a small bathroom. Half hour should take off the surface grime.

Whats causing the bump and will it dissapear as soon as the boards are lifted?

 

[brian c]

30 grit disc on a Random Orbital sander in a small bathroom. Half hour should take off the surface grime.

Whats causing the bump and will it dissapear as soon as the boards are lifted?

i will let you know when i take tiles up LEN,not doing job for a few weeks yet bud.

 

[len]

Its already tiled ! Tiles cracking,joints cracking?

 

[brian c]

movement,joints cracking 6mm ply used to put it down apparantly,as i say will let you know when im doing the job but was just open to suggestions as how to level off,cheers .

 

[White Room]

Could it be a joist thats thats bowed and pushing up with a supporting wall underneath

 

[Fekin]

I'd remove floor tiles and see exactly whats causing the bowing, and if its just the boards tha have gone, up they come and ply.