Hi,
I have an open plan hallway - it is partly exposed floorboards, the remainder (near the entrance) laminate flooring (laid on top of floorboards). I would like to replace the laminate with tiles.
My idea was to remove the floorboards (35mm thick), replace with 18mm plywood base and then tile on top, i.e. so that the two floor areas are level with each other.
When I started to remove the floorboards I noticed that the joists are not entirely level (it's an old house). There is a drop of about 25 mm over 3m away from the external wall.
My question is how should I create a level surface for the tiles? Build up one end / plane off the other??
(I'm a complete DIY novice).
Thanks.
I have an open plan hallway - it is partly exposed floorboards, the remainder (near the entrance) laminate flooring (laid on top of floorboards). I would like to replace the laminate with tiles.
My idea was to remove the floorboards (35mm thick), replace with 18mm plywood base and then tile on top, i.e. so that the two floor areas are level with each other.
When I started to remove the floorboards I noticed that the joists are not entirely level (it's an old house). There is a drop of about 25 mm over 3m away from the external wall.
My question is how should I create a level surface for the tiles? Build up one end / plane off the other??
(I'm a complete DIY novice).
Thanks.