We would REALLY like to put ceramic tile down just because its more durable and water proof BUT this is a crawl space foundation in Oklahoma... if your not familiar with this, the soil is mostly clay and the house shifts during hotter and colder weather. The house was built in 1977 so its fairly older and already has settled and has a few hair line cracks above doorways. The previous owners put ceramic tile in the kitchen recently and the grout is chipping out and my guess is because of the shifting of the house. My grandma always had ceramic tile in her entry way and the tiles actually broke into pieces after a few years. Is there any way to put ceramic tile down with out this happening on a crawl space foundation here? Or would you say viynl tile would be the best way to go. I absolutly HATE linolium... but which one would be the best? I have read though that viynl tile in a bathroom is a bad idea because moisture will get through the cracks and cause it to rott again... any help?
Bathroom remodel help- ceramic tile with crawl space foundation?
Try lamiate flooring. It is not really expensive, looks great, and it floats, so it won;t be bothered by minute shifting.
Bathroom remodel help- ceramic tile with crawl space foundation?
Before laying the ceramic tile lay concrete backer board on the floor or walls. It is available at any lumber yard.
This board will help stabilize the floor and make a big difference in whether or not the grout stays in place and the tiles adhere better to this surface. It also helps water proof the area, so you will have less problems with water damage.
This site will give you all the information you need on this subject and instructions on the remodeling job:
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/fc_ceramic...
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