I’d like to remove the 3/4″ maple floor from a bathroom and replace w/ tile set in mud. Subfloor is 8″ boards. Removing the baseboard and molding leaves almost 2″ to work with against the walls, so I figure I can cut perimeter of floor w/ flush-cut saw. It would also be a good opportunity to move the toilet and perhaps work in some electric radiant heat (not critical)
A couple questions;
Assuming I get the floor out, what’s the best substrate for the mud/concrete – some sort of membrane, or solid material? I assume that a ‘pan’ is desireable – how’s that best done?
Should I be looking at self-leveling surface or traditional mud base?
Thanks for any assistance.
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jim
First, do not cut out the subfloor. If these 8" boards go under even a non loadbearing wall, you will cause more problems than good by cutting along the wall and attempting to remove. Perhaps you just meant removing the maple, this wouldn't necesarily require cutting to get out.
You would be best advised to take a look at the JohnBridge tile forum to fill in the rest of your answers.
When considering moving the plumbing, look at your current framing, drain and vent positions etc. Above the floor it seems simple to just move this over there. Problems arise when you consider pipe runs and fall and joist direction.
Best of luck.