Most say tile should not be installed over vinyl...That the vinyl and 1/4" plywood/luan should both be removed totally before installing backer board..Is this good advice?
If so what methods do you experts out there use to remove both vinyl and luan? Both are securely fastened to 3/4" OSB over 2X10 joists spaced 16" OC.
What size (thickness) and type (brand) of backer board should I use?
I do not care for wide grout lines.--Would prefer 1/8" width or less. Is there a "guideline" to follow re width of grout to size of tile? I'll be using 13x13 tiles on both floors and shower/bathtub walls.
Would I be sacrificing the overall structural integrity of the work by using 1/8" width or less grout lines?
Other than filling and sealing the space between tiles, does grout serve any other purpose?
Thanks.
If so what methods do you experts out there use to remove both vinyl and luan? Both are securely fastened to 3/4" OSB over 2X10 joists spaced 16" OC.
What size (thickness) and type (brand) of backer board should I use?
I do not care for wide grout lines.--Would prefer 1/8" width or less. Is there a "guideline" to follow re width of grout to size of tile? I'll be using 13x13 tiles on both floors and shower/bathtub walls.
Would I be sacrificing the overall structural integrity of the work by using 1/8" width or less grout lines?
Other than filling and sealing the space between tiles, does grout serve any other purpose?
Thanks.