lip/ledge from travetine flooring to carpet outside

[chrisz]

I have read quite a few threads, but haven't come across this question.

I'm putting a travertine floor in my bathroom, which is at the moment is normal floorboards with very thin hardboard over the top. I realise that I need to put plywood down first, then flexible adhesive and grout.

My questions are what is the minimum thickness of ply I should use on the floor, and how do you 'finish' the inevitable step from the floor which has plywood, then adhesive then thick tiles, to the normal carpeted hall?

thanks

 

[gcol]

Be on the safe side and use 12mm WBP ply, screwed every 200mm.
You could use something like this http://www.tilerite.co.uk/ItemPageStyle2.asp?CategoryCode=74&SubCatCode=177
or
http://www.tilerite.co.uk/ItemPageStyle2.asp?CategoryCode=74&SubCatCode=132

 

[chrisz]

cheers

doesn't that first example go from higher carpet to lower tile?

 

[gcol]

Both products linked will have a certain amount of leeway either way - they'll lean one way or the other to suit different levels.
B&Q do the second trim for about £7.50 for enough to do i doorway or £15 for a length that'll do 3. If you go down this route, you must use a block or wood to squash the trim down though - don't be tempted to just belt it with a mallet or you'll end up breaking a tile. And yes that is the voice of experience. And yes I did swear a bit at the time.

 

[chrisz]

okey cheers.

it's a job i'm a slightly daunted by so all tips are helpful!

 

[gcol]

No worries. Just remember, floor tiling is dead easy as long as you know what you're doing. Ask lots of questions and make sure you're confident before you start and you'll enjoy doing it.

 

[chrisz]

i've got the massive collins diy book which gives quite detailed instructions.

 

[gcol]

Yep it's a good book.

 

[fatgaz]

Hi

you mentioned the Collins DIY book - is that the title? Im about to have a go at laying travertine and the book sounds like a good guide? Any tips on good sources for 'how to's' for travertine would be great. thanks for your help!

Cheers
F

 

[chrisz]

collins complete diy manual.

no specific travertine guide, but it does tell you how to tile amongst many many things!