I have approx. 72sqm of 615x205x8mm ceramic tiles for hall, study, kitchen/dining, bathroom and lounge.
I'm doing some research on the best way to lay them and how to prepare the floor for them.
The floor is all screed. Some laid about 2 weeks ago and some ancient.
We will of course allow the new stuff to fully dry out. in some places it was 30+mm so itll take a while.
Once it has dried out can we lay directly onto the screed?
The biggest room (south facing) is the kitchen / dining at 6m x 3.5.
I don't think we'll need an expansion gap down the middle (will have round the edges under the skirting)
But do I need to go for a decoupling layer of board or matting?
The concern is that the floor (both the tile and the screed) will expand and contract. I dont want any cracks appearing.
Cheers in advance.
I'm doing some research on the best way to lay them and how to prepare the floor for them.
The floor is all screed. Some laid about 2 weeks ago and some ancient.
We will of course allow the new stuff to fully dry out. in some places it was 30+mm so itll take a while.
Once it has dried out can we lay directly onto the screed?
The biggest room (south facing) is the kitchen / dining at 6m x 3.5.
I don't think we'll need an expansion gap down the middle (will have round the edges under the skirting)
But do I need to go for a decoupling layer of board or matting?
The concern is that the floor (both the tile and the screed) will expand and contract. I dont want any cracks appearing.
Cheers in advance.
