can you lay ceramic tile on wood floor?
You should be able to get this at any lumber yard near you.
Doesn't really matter where you buy it, but do look for R valueThat just means how warm it will keep you-the higher the better(if you double up layers, you will double the R value) Also, the rolled fiberglass is very itchy to work with-there are foamboards that also work well(or an expanding foam you can spray in, though that works best between walls.)
I have to disagree with the first two answersCellulose insulation is made of recycled paper (mostly newsprint) that has been treated with a fire retardant chemicalIt can be blown over almost any type of existing insulationMost home centers will let you use the blowing machine free with the purchase of the insulationBe sure to wear eye and ear protection, and a dust maskR30 is a minimum in most areas and I plan to blow my attic up to about R45 because I live in Texas and we get some really hot summersThe fire retardant properties of reputably manufactured cellulose insulation meet or exceed that of fiberglass.
You should be able to get this at any lumber yard near you.
Doesn't really matter where you buy it, but do look for R valueThat just means how warm it will keep you-the higher the better(if you double up layers, you will double the R value) Also, the rolled fiberglass is very itchy to work with-there are foamboards that also work well(or an expanding foam you can spray in, though that works best between walls.)
I have to disagree with the first two answersCellulose insulation is made of recycled paper (mostly newsprint) that has been treated with a fire retardant chemicalIt can be blown over almost any type of existing insulationMost home centers will let you use the blowing machine free with the purchase of the insulationBe sure to wear eye and ear protection, and a dust maskR30 is a minimum in most areas and I plan to blow my attic up to about R45 because I live in Texas and we get some really hot summersThe fire retardant properties of reputably manufactured cellulose insulation meet or exceed that of fiberglass.
Yes, but I would recommend removing it first if you want a really good, permanent installationThe best underlayment for a tile floor (wood subfloor) is hardybacker with a leveling compound to make it smooth and levelThen put down a slipsheet (plasticized paper, to allow uneven thermal expansion of the underlayment and tile with no cracking)Then thinset and the tilesFor a concrete floor, use a concrete leveling compound, then the slipsheet, then thinset and the tileThe wood floor as an underlayment may cause flexing, which leades to cracking and breakage of the tiles and groutYou may also have adhesion issuesWhen I was remodeling my house, my friend, who does floor installations, convinced me not to scrimp on the flooringHe said this is the part of the house you want lasting forever, because it's so expensive to replace and/or repair.
Yes, but I would recommend removing it first if you want a really good, permanent installationThe best underlayment for a tile floor (wood subfloor) is hardybacker with a leveling compound to make it smooth and levelThen put down a slipsheet (plasticized paper, to allow uneven thermal expansion of the underlayment and tile with no cracking)Then thinset and the tilesFor a concrete floor, use a concrete leveling compound, then the slipsheet, then thinset and the tileThe wood floor as an underlayment may cause flexing, which leades to cracking and breakage of the tiles and groutYou may also have adhesion issuesWhen I was remodeling my house, my friend, who does floor installations, convinced me not to scrimp on the flooringHe said this is the part of the house you want lasting forever, because it's so expensive to replace and/or repair.
