Monday, September 26, 2022

Durock Day


The tile installers installed a Durock tile support system today. Here's the process:
  • Wipe entire sub-floor with a damp sponge
  • Secure the existing sub-floor with additional screws
  • Apply mortar to the sub-floor
  • Apply 1/4" thick 3 ft x 5 ft Durock cement boards
  • Secure Durock with 1-1/2" screws
  • Tape all seams
  • Spread mortar on all seam tape
We walked on the Durock after the mortar had dried for a few hours, and it feels like you are walking on a sidewalk - VERY solid!

Tile installation is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday), and will take one to two days, followed by grouting. 

Mixing mortar


Keraflex mortar



Wiping down sub-floor


Setting Durock panels on mortar



Securing Durock with 1-1/2" screws


Taping seams


Spreading mortar on seam tape



Completed floor with dry mortar, ready for tiles



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