Durock flooring is a type of cement board that enables you to lay tile, wood planks or other flooring options to almost any type of subfloor. This is a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to having to replace a subfloor. This do-it-yourself job can be done alone or with help, depending on how fast you need to get the project completed.
Instructions
1. Lay down underlayment on top of the subfloor. You will have to apply a thin layer of adhesive or mortar to the subfloor. The type you choose depends upon your location. Generally, humid locations require mortar, and dry locations require adhesive. Simply run a thin layer on the subfloor with a trowel and place the underlayment on top of it.
2. Cut your Durock flooring. To do this, measure your floor with a tape measure. Write the measurements down. Once you have done this, plan how you will place the Durock flooring. Finally, use a miter saw to cut the flooring.
3. Apply a layer of mortar to the top of the underlayment with a trowel that is equal to the space where you will lay one piece of the flooring. Place the flooring onto the mortar. Step gently onto it to set it into the mortar. Be careful not to make it slide when you are doing this.
4. Continue applying mortar and placing flooring onto the mortar until the entire space is covered. Leave a 1/8 inch space between each of the flooring boards.
5. Use 1 ¼ inch Durock wood screws to anchor the boards to the subfloor. These must be placed approximately 8 inches apart and no more than ½ inch from the edge of a board.
6. Create a seamless area by applying joint tape over the spaces between the boards. Apply a layer of thin-set mortar or grout to the top of the entire floor. Apply floor tiles to the floor according the manufacturer's directions.
Related posts
Durock helps ensure a long lasting tile floor.Tile applied directly to a plywood substrate is prone to cracking, due to natural movement in the wood as a result of settling and changes in humidity...
Install Durock Bathroom WallsDurock, the brand name of a product manufactured by USG (United States Gypsum), is a fibrous cement product manufactured in 4 foot by 8 foot sheets. You can purchase D...
A solid Durock surface holds tiles securely.Durock cement board creates a stable masonry surface for installing tile and natural stone on floors and walls. Durock boards are two-sided. The smooth...
Durock Concrete Backer board with a scoring knifeWhen tiling the kitchen, bathroom or hallway floors you can get a better finish and longer lasting seal by using an under layment first. The under...
When you tile a floor, the first issue you need to consider is what kind of subflooring to use. In some cases, you can lay your tile over an existing wood floor or over a plywood subfloor, but if...
