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Comments (16)I think that tile is asbestos tile. You can use levelizer skimmed to level out the floor, but you need to have a professional do it because it looks like you have asbestos tiles....See MoreWaterproof membrane under kitchen hardwood floor?
Comments (13)As Cinar says, the adhesive would become the vapour barrier for glue down. The 6mil poly would work with a floating floor. I always wonder the effectiveness of nails driving through a water proofing membrane. There will be HUNDREDS of nail holes. Like shooting holes in a pool lining and then wondering why the water wouldn't stay in the pool. What is happening here is the condo board failing to understand what they are asking for. This is so common I could spit! This is a great idea with traditional kitchen flooring (tile, sheet vinyl, sheet lino, vinyl planks, etc). The problem occurs when something other than traditional is used. Now the "requirements" become moot. And just for fun, a vapour barrier (like 6mil plastic sheeting) is not recommended over top of a wood subfloor. It isn't good for the subfloor. It causes more issues than it prevents. When working with a wood substrate, the recommendation (by the building industry) becomes a "vapour retardant" with a "perm" (permeability) rating. I would ask for them to sign a waiver stating that if YOUR vapour barrier (which they require) causes THEIR SUBFLOOR to ROT, you are not responsible. Because 6mil poly sheeting has been known to cause wooden subfloors to rot because of condensation allowed to sit on top of the plywood (underneath the plastic and on top of the wood). As expensive as a moisture resistant adhesive is (it will add PLENTY of cost to this renovation) it is the least likely to cause issues down the road. I understand the "concept" but the practice is very odd. Good luck. Sounds like every other NY condo board I've run across....See MoreWaterproof floor for room off pool.
Comments (3)Sheet vinyl will get you what you want. But then he won't be able to DIY...which I'm guessing as to why he wants peel and stick vinyl....See MoreWood Framed Window in Restroom- Suggestions for Waterproofing?
Comments (4)May I ask why the window area wasn't waterproofed and considered BEFORE tiling?? just curious as to why this is now being addressed? How is the waterproofing from the outside? I would remove any wood and replace w/vinyl. If you could do something like this in the picture and replace the window w/vinyl retro fit, you wouldn't have to worry about water damage. since you've already tiled around it, not sure if this is an option. do you know what was used under the tile? can you remove the wood components? If you can do the necessary waterproofing like shown, then you could tile. make sure to use 100% silicone in the joint areas. since this is an exterior window, expansion and contraction will occur. no grout in the spots that will move....See MoreDesign Girl
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