Home Repairs/HoneyDo List/Advice & Tips/etc.

[Fungo Squiggly]

Yes. Shit.
Can't even get that right today.

You would have remembered if you'd been here for the single greatest post in BP history.

We don't make a lot of the threads you read. We make a lot of the threads you read better.

 

[muffler dragon]

You would have remembered if you'd been here for the single greatest post in BP history.

What thread was THAT in?

 

[Fungo Squiggly]

What thread was THAT in?

RWSF

 

[jwinslow]

Sounds like you might be looking for wall brackets. They are cheap and easy to install. You may need to purchase a masonry bit and some anchors since your basement is probably either cinder block or poured concrete, but all in all should run you about $50 -$100.

Thanks for the tip. I think I might just opt for some cinder blocks, since I want to eventually finish off the basement. Plus the shelves can become loose with time.

This was a temporary solution (3-5 year) and it will leave more money for the living room overhaul (wall-mounting, wall-plates, etc).

 

[NJ-Buckeye]

I can do lots of stuff.. but Mrs NJ wants them done FAST and RIGHT... those two are not mutually exclusive... and I'm in a house that can't tolerate my learning curve... plus I already own too many tools I used for ONE project...

Now my best tool is a checkbook... altho I still think I can do this stuff... being the gopher for brothers and brothers-in-law taught me well...

 

[smitty03]

I am putting a new upstairs bathroom in my 1950's home. Everything is ripped down to the studs and floor joist. My question is...I was told that 1/2 inch OSB and 1/2 inch cement board would be enough for the subflooring (I am putting in porcelain tile). Is that enough support for the subflooring?

 

[Mac]

I am putting a new upstairs bathroom in my 1950's home. Everything is ripped down to the studs and floor joist. My question is...I was told that 1/2 inch OSB and 1/2 inch cement board would be enough for the subflooring (I am putting in porcelain tile). Is that enough support for the subflooring?

Yes.

 

[smitty03]

Thanks, I have checked out other sites but could not get a direct answer. I don't need any suprises, such as the shower/toilet falling through the floor, so I thought I would double check.

 

[BuckeyeBill]

I am putting a new upstairs bathroom in my 1950's home. Everything is ripped down to the studs and floor joist. My question is...I was told that 1/2 inch OSB and 1/2 inch cement board would be enough for the subflooring (I am putting in porcelain tile). Is that enough support for the subflooring?

If it were me, I would much prefer 3/4" OSB and 1/4" cement board. Cement board is not supposed to be used for structural support.

 

[Saw31]

I am putting a new upstairs bathroom in my 1950's home. Everything is ripped down to the studs and floor joist. My question is...I was told that 1/2 inch OSB and 1/2 inch cement board would be enough for the subflooring (I am putting in porcelain tile). Is that enough support for the subflooring?

From what I'm reading around the internets, sounds like 3/4 plywood/osb is highly encouraged for the subfloor (glued and screwed) on 16" on center floor joists. Then entire floor ending up at 1 1/4" total thickness after backer (cement board) is laid. Hope that helps...



Here's what appears to be code for subflooring after another quick search.

B. Thickness of plywood, oriented strand board/OSB or composite/COM-PLY sub-floor panels:
1. 5/8 in. (16mm) or 19/32 in. (15mm) thick for 16 in (400mm) o.c. joist spacing;
2. 3/4 in. (19mm) or 23/32 in. (18mm) thick for up to 24 in. (600mm) o.c. joist spacing;

So depending on the joist spacing, either 5/8" or 3/4" plywood/osb.

 

[NJ-Buckeye]

I forget exactly what I used a hundred years ago.. but it was some type of marine plywood so if/when one of the kids would overflow the tub, sink or whatever.. I wouldn't have to worry as much.. probably overkill.. but as you know, what you're doing is a big task.. and I did not want to do it ever again

 

[smitty03]

I have some of the 1/2 inch OSB cut and screwed down, but am strongly considering tearing it up to put 3/4 inch OSB down. The joys of being a first time DIY'er. Also, is the glue something that is typically used nowadays?

 

[Saw31]

I have some of the 1/2 inch OSB cut and screwed down, but am strongly considering tearing it up to put 3/4 inch OSB down. The joys of being a first time DIY'er. Also, is the glue something that is typically used nowadays?

The glue will help keep the floor from getting "squeaky" later down the road.

 

[CleveBucks]

I am putting a new upstairs bathroom in my 1950's home. Everything is ripped down to the studs and floor joist. My question is...I was told that 1/2 inch OSB and 1/2 inch cement board would be enough for the subflooring (I am putting in porcelain tile). Is that enough support for the subflooring?

http://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/deflecto.pl

Your cement board/Hardibacker does not add anything structurally. The John Bridge forums are awesome for any tile questions.

 

[smitty03]

Last question...at least for now...I have come to the conclusion it may be a good idea to go more than 1/2 inch OSB. I have a few 7/16 inch OSBs that I am thinking about putting down over the 1/2 inch OSB. Then, instead of 1/2 inch cement board, put down 1/4 inch cement board. Good idea or bad idea? I am not concerned about the height difference between the adjoining floors.