I recently started a bathroom remodel, first time attempting such a job, and was planning to put 12x12 ceramic tile down for the flooring.
After stumbling on to this forum, and reading a couple threads, I noticed the mention of "deflecto calculator", so I looked it up and used it.
According to the calculator, I have a deflection of L231, with 12ft 2x8 Joists of unknown wood, spaced 16" apart... which is a no go apparently for everything but wood and sheet vinyl.
Is there anything I can do to make the room acceptable for Ceramic tile, or am I stuck with the aforementioned wood or vinyl? Are there any other possible variables that may shift this in my favor, the idea of putting vinyl back down is quite a disappointment.
Thanks in advance.
After stumbling on to this forum, and reading a couple threads, I noticed the mention of "deflecto calculator", so I looked it up and used it.
According to the calculator, I have a deflection of L231, with 12ft 2x8 Joists of unknown wood, spaced 16" apart... which is a no go apparently for everything but wood and sheet vinyl.
Is there anything I can do to make the room acceptable for Ceramic tile, or am I stuck with the aforementioned wood or vinyl? Are there any other possible variables that may shift this in my favor, the idea of putting vinyl back down is quite a disappointment.
Thanks in advance.