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Re: bathroom reno- uneven floor
Posted by James [Email] (more from James) on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:51:58
In Reply to: bathroom reno- uneven floor, pete [Profile/Gallery]
, Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:17:57
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I wouldn't use mortar to even the floor by that much. I'd be more inclined to shim the joists before installing the subfloor. I also would not recommend laying tile over a single layer of plywood. Unless you have a fairly tight joist spacing, I would recommend installing a layer of cement board. This will raise your floor another 1/2 an inch or so (there is thin cement board available also).
A 1" variation in the floor over 10' might not be a huge concern (other than that spilled water might run out of the bathroom - you can lip the tile up a little at the door to deal with that). The bigger issue in my mind is the 3/4" variation you'll have to deal with when it comes time to set the tub. What sort of tub is it? If it is a standard rectangular tub enclosed on 3 sides, and the right front to left front discrepancy is not too large (say 1/4"), you might be able to fudge it + make it look good. Ie the slope may not be constant - certainly in our (hundred year old) house, much of the slope in floors happens in the first 2 feet + flat thereafter. If that is mostly under the tub, you may be fine. If not, I would shim the floor.
If you end up with a small step at the door, I have in the past fabricated custom hardwood thresholds to hide the step + also raise the door clearance (a good idea anyway, particularly if floors are not quite level).
good luck!
James...
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