[Kate[_5_]]

I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work for me
in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it,
and put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work, and in 30
years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not
removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate

[hr(bob) [email protected]]

On Feb 9, 6:16*pm, Kate wrote:
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. *He has done a lot of work for me
in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it,
and put hardibacker on top of that. *He guarantees his work, and in 30
years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not
removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate

The only thing I would worry about is the slightly reduced ceiling
height due to the thicker floor, and any door height mismatch where
the bathroom floor meets a bedroom of hallway. Putting hardibacker on
top of the existing flooring should be just fine.

[WW[_2_]]

"Kate" wrote in message
...
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work for me in
the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it, and
put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work, and in 30 years
says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not removing
existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate



Is he going to tile under the toilet? If so will need a taller wax ring seal
ww

[Kate[_5_]]

hr(bob) wrote:
On Feb 9, 6:16 pm, Kate wrote:
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work for me
in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it,
and put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work, and in 30
years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not
removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate

The only thing I would worry about is the slightly reduced ceiling
height due to the thicker floor, and any door height mismatch where
the bathroom floor meets a bedroom of hallway. Putting hardibacker on
top of the existing flooring should be just fine.
We did discuss the area where the tile meets the carpet leading into the
bedroom. He would put a slight raise of 5/8 inches underneath the
carpet so that everything is level. He said I won't notice it when
walking on it, and it will be fine to the eye.

If the door is too low, they will saw off the bottom a bit. I had to do
this when I installed new carpet a few years ago.

Thanks for your feedback.

[Kate[_5_]]

WW wrote:
"Kate" wrote in message
...
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work for me in
the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it, and
put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work, and in 30 years
says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not removing
existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate



Is he going to tile under the toilet? If so will need a taller wax ring seal
ww


Yes he is. I never thought about a taller wax ring seal, but he should
know about that. I thought I had all my bases covered. I will be
certain to ask him.

Appreciate your help.
Thank you!

[Red Green]

Kate wrote in
:

WW wrote:
"Kate" wrote in message
...
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my
bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work for
me in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave
it, and put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work, and
in 30 years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due
to not removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate



Is he going to tile under the toilet? If so will need a taller wax
ring seal ww


Yes he is. I never thought about a taller wax ring seal, but he
should know about that. I thought I had all my bases covered. I will
be certain to ask him.

Appreciate your help.
Thank you!


Sounds like he's giving you a decent job with using hardibacker and
tiling UNDER the toilet. A hack corner cutter might trim tile close to
the base then caulk. It looks ****tier and if the toilet developed a leak
it would destroy the floor before you knew it.

Just curious, did he itemize the work? If so, what did he add for pulling
and reinstalling the toilet? Where are you located?

[Kate[_5_]]

Red Green wrote:
Kate wrote in
:

WW wrote:
"Kate" wrote in message
...
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my
bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work for
me in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave
it, and put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work, and
in 30 years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due
to not removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate


Is he going to tile under the toilet? If so will need a taller wax
ring seal ww


Yes he is. I never thought about a taller wax ring seal, but he
should know about that. I thought I had all my bases covered. I will
be certain to ask him.

Appreciate your help.
Thank you!


Sounds like he's giving you a decent job with using hardibacker and
tiling UNDER the toilet. A hack corner cutter might trim tile close to
the base then caulk. It looks ****tier and if the toilet developed a leak
it would destroy the floor before you knew it.

Just curious, did he itemize the work? If so, what did he add for pulling
and reinstalling the toilet? Where are you located?
I am supposed to get a bid tomorrow. I live in Washington State.

He did say it would cost $120 to pull up the old linoleum. I am going
to leave it in.

[Kate[_5_]]

wrote:
On Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:16:02 -0800, Kate wrote:

I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work for me
in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it,
and put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work, and in 30
years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not
removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate


Just a little anecdote

This tile was laid over 12x12 vinyl tile 15 years ago. 2 years ago we
tore down that room and built a new room
You can see a little of the tile in the lower right corner and a lot
of the original vinyl tile that wasn't tiled over here.
http://gfretwell.com/electrical/addi...oom%20Down.jpg


3 Latino gentlemen busted out all of that raised concrete, running
over the ceramic tile with wheelbarrows and whatever

http://gfretwell.com/electrical/addi...d_the_tile.jpg

A new room was built over that whole area and that tile is still as
good as the day we laid it.

http://gfretwell.com/electrical/addition/blocked_up.jpg


Vinyl seems to be a pretty good underlayment all by itself.
The only thing we did special was we used ultraflex mortar
Wow, thanks for the pics. That tile looks nice. It looks like you are
doing some major home improvements.

My project looks like peanuts next to yours.

Many thanks.

[jamesgangnc[_3_]]

On Feb 9, 7:16*pm, Kate wrote:
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. *He has done a lot of work for me
in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it,
and put hardibacker on top of that. *He guarantees his work, and in 30
years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not
removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate

In a bath that's probably fine. Personally I like use mortar behind
backer board to the subfloor. Most baths are such a small area that
floor bounce is usually less of an issue though.

[Red Green]

Kate wrote in
:

Red Green wrote:
Kate wrote in
:

WW wrote:
"Kate" wrote in message
...
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my
bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work
for me in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave
it, and put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work,
and in 30 years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking
due to not removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate


Is he going to tile under the toilet? If so will need a taller wax
ring seal ww


Yes he is. I never thought about a taller wax ring seal, but he
should know about that. I thought I had all my bases covered. I
will be certain to ask him.

Appreciate your help.
Thank you!


Sounds like he's giving you a decent job with using hardibacker and
tiling UNDER the toilet. A hack corner cutter might trim tile close
to the base then caulk. It looks ****tier and if the toilet developed
a leak it would destroy the floor before you knew it.

Just curious, did he itemize the work? If so, what did he add for
pulling and reinstalling the toilet? Where are you located?
I am supposed to get a bid tomorrow. I live in Washington State.

He did say it would cost $120 to pull up the old linoleum. I am going
to leave it in.



I am going
to leave it in.

Absolutely since hardibacker is going over it. It should be screwed in
using screws specifically for the backer. They will not snap and the
underside of the heads are designed to properly countersink.

[Colbyt]

"Kate" wrote in message
...
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work for me in
the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it, and
put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work, and in 30 years
says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not removing
existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate

Over a securely attached linoleum on a sound floor is not a problem.

Colbyt

[Kate[_5_]]

jamesgangnc wrote:
On Feb 9, 7:16 pm, Kate wrote:
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work for me
in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it,
and put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work, and in 30
years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not
removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate

In a bath that's probably fine. Personally I like use mortar behind
backer board to the subfloor. Most baths are such a small area that
floor bounce is usually less of an issue though.
Glad to hear that. Thanks.

[Kate[_5_]]

Red Green wrote:
Kate wrote in
:

Red Green wrote:
Kate wrote in
:

WW wrote:
"Kate" wrote in message
...
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my
bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work
for me in the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave
it, and put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work,
and in 30 years says he has never had a problem with tile cracking
due to not removing existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate

Is he going to tile under the toilet? If so will need a taller wax
ring seal ww


Yes he is. I never thought about a taller wax ring seal, but he
should know about that. I thought I had all my bases covered. I
will be certain to ask him.

Appreciate your help.
Thank you!

Sounds like he's giving you a decent job with using hardibacker and
tiling UNDER the toilet. A hack corner cutter might trim tile close
to the base then caulk. It looks ****tier and if the toilet developed
a leak it would destroy the floor before you knew it.

Just curious, did he itemize the work? If so, what did he add for
pulling and reinstalling the toilet? Where are you located?
I am supposed to get a bid tomorrow. I live in Washington State.

He did say it would cost $120 to pull up the old linoleum. I am going
to leave it in.



I am going
to leave it in.

Absolutely since hardibacker is going over it. It should be screwed in
using screws specifically for the backer. They will not snap and the
underside of the heads are designed to properly countersink.
Yes, this is what he said he would use. Appreciate the info.

Thanks.

[Kate[_5_]]

Colbyt wrote:
"Kate" wrote in message
...
I posted here about a month ago installing tile in one of my bathrooms.

The professional guy was here today. He has done a lot of work for me in
the past, but I need some opinions please.

He said my linoleum is in excellent condition and they would leave it, and
put hardibacker on top of that. He guarantees his work, and in 30 years
says he has never had a problem with tile cracking due to not removing
existing linoleum.

This is a tiny bathroom that measures appx. 8' x 4'.

Does this sound like a good way to go about the project?

Many thanks in advance.

Kate

Over a securely attached linoleum on a sound floor is not a problem.

Colbyt


I am so glad everyone agrees. The linoleum is in great shape, no
gouges, etc. Thanks.