Nice job, very easy to understand. I'm a 3rd generation carpenter just about ready to retire-excellent work. I flip to ; but we are running out of skilled labor like us. I think your calling is here teaching and inspiring the next generation of builders that take passion in their work. I use a curved carpet cutting tool to score my backers (saves blades). I'd listen to this guy if your young, he knows what he's talking about.
Thank you I Appreciate it! I love learning new trades, always room to grow and learn. You are 100% right skilled laborers are becoming fewer and fewer but it is important to keep all of these trades going and teach the next generation. Hopefully i can help by teaching others and my kids as well. Thanks for watching!
i was just looking up random stuff to pass the time but hearing this man sa C ment board is the cutest thing ever lol..... I don't even need to watch this but damn lols so cute
Really good info. Thanks for making the video. We are doing the floor in the kitchen and halfway up the wall. Should we do the floor first, then work up the wall? Or do the wall first, then the floor? And is there anything special we need to do at the seam where the wall and floor tiles meet?
Thanks! Yes i would do floor first then the wall. I dnt think anything extra is needed at the seam just the tape and mortar like the rest. Someone mentioned whaterproofing you could waterproof the entire area to avoid moisture getting through the grout but here its only required in “wet- areas” like showers but it wouldnt hurt. I just sealed the grout after
Im not sure. Ive read some people do some people dont . I used plywood because thats what the manufacturer suggested. I would reach out to the manufacturer of both your cement board and thinset that you plan on using and ask for their recommendation
@@asianking187 when you say floorboards, do you mean there are hardwood floors under the plywood, the joists under the subfloor, or is it an older home with the plank subfloor on top of the joists? if you want to DM me pictures on Instagram I could get a better idea. As far as I know, if it's the plank subfloor it is not recommended because of the movement and bounce of the wood. I always like to check with the manufacturer to make sure I don't void the warranty
I did not waterproof the plywood. You could do a waterproffing over the cement board. Such as a liquid waterproffing or kerdi. We just sealed the grout towards the end of the house project since the kitchen is not considered a wet area.
@@BryanBuiltplease explain why mastic/mortar was applied into the joint , then taped, then applied on top again if it was self adhesive tape. Wouldn't you only need to apply tape then mastic over it? What's the purpose of the self adhesive part of the tape, then? We're doing our first-time cement board application as diyers and trying to understand the final steps in the project with the "tape type selection". What's the difference between the tapes specifically for cement board? Thanks
I wanted to fill the gaps before adding the tape i had a few areas where the gaps where bigger then i liked and i just wanted to make sure i got them filled. If your gaps are normal 1/8 you can just put the tape on and then do the coat on top. The cement board tape i believe has alkali restitance properties that can handle the chemicals in the mortar that a notmal drywall mesh tape cant . This was my first time installing tile over plywood subfloors and having to do the cement board too. Its been 4-5 months since i installed the tile and everything looks great i didnt have any issues. Good luck on your project!
I used the custom blend thinset from home depot.I havent used it for large format tiles but it does say it is suitable for "Jobs requiring a medium bed mortar - natural stone, large format tile, Saltillo pavers" .
@@BryanBuilt Did you use the Thinset Motor Admix with that? They say it's recommend over plywood for better adhesion. My Job is a Beach House on Pilings. Replacing Carpet with Vinyl Plank. The Kitchen has nice Tile, so we are leaving that. It has a Plywood subfloor, and I'm planning on putting down Backer Board to bring the elevation up to match the Kitchen Tile. I have seen some installers say to just use Screws or Nails, but DO NOT glue/motor the Backerboard. What do you recommend for this?
Nice job, very easy to understand. I'm a 3rd generation carpenter just about ready to retire-excellent work. I flip to ; but we are running out of skilled labor like us. I think your calling is here teaching and inspiring the next generation of builders that take passion in their work. I use a curved carpet cutting tool to score my backers (saves blades). I'd listen to this guy if your young, he knows what he's talking about.
Thank you I Appreciate it! I love learning new trades, always room to grow and learn. You are 100% right skilled laborers are becoming fewer and fewer but it is important to keep all of these trades going and teach the next generation. Hopefully i can help by teaching others and my kids as well. Thanks for watching!
Will try the carpet tool in the future thanks for the tip
i was just looking up random stuff to pass the time but hearing this man sa C ment board is the cutest thing ever lol..... I don't even need to watch this but damn lols so cute
Thanks for taking time to watch and comment !
👍👍👍thanks for keeping it simple!
You bet!
Really good info. Thanks for making the video. We are doing the floor in the kitchen and halfway up the wall. Should we do the floor first, then work up the wall? Or do the wall first, then the floor? And is there anything special we need to do at the seam where the wall and floor tiles meet?
Thanks! Yes i would do floor first then the wall. I dnt think anything extra is needed at the seam just the tape and mortar like the rest. Someone mentioned whaterproofing you could waterproof the entire area to avoid moisture getting through the grout but here its only required in “wet- areas” like showers but it wouldnt hurt. I just sealed the grout after
Great video
Thanks !
Does it matter if the subfloor is osb? Can I still put thin set between osb and cement board ?
Im not sure. Ive read some people do some people dont . I used plywood because thats what the manufacturer suggested. I would reach out to the manufacturer of both your cement board and thinset that you plan on using and ask for their recommendation
good job
Thanks!
Can you do this to level subfloor?
Great question i believe if your installing on wood like this one you can do a leveling coat after .
Iv got woodens floors and ontop of them i have plywood
Shall i install this over plywood or over the floorboards with no plywood ontop ?
I would install it over the plywood if its already there
@@BryanBuilt ok but can they be fit ontop of floorboards aswell because im
Thinking taking plywood out
@@asianking187 when you say floorboards, do you mean there are hardwood floors under the plywood, the joists under the subfloor, or is it an older home with the plank subfloor on top of the joists?
if you want to DM me pictures on Instagram I could get a better idea.
As far as I know, if it's the plank subfloor it is not recommended because of the movement and bounce of the wood. I always like to check with the manufacturer to make sure I don't void the warranty
@@BryanBuilt it is older house 1950’s so i think
Plank subfloor ontop of joists
@@BryanBuilt im in the uk
Should the sticker on the board be removed before tiling?
Yes ! Sorry forgot to add
Yes ! Sorry forgot to add
Do you leave the board to acclimate for a day or 2 before applying mortar?
the plywood underneath yes the cement board no. As far as I am aware it was not necessary
Which mortar did you use to put the cement board down on the subfloor?
I believe ot was the custom blend thinset from home depot
I have read that I need to use a medium bed mortar for 12x24 tiles
I have used the Custom Building Products
Natural Stone and Large Tile 50 lb. White Premium Mortar for large format tiles
Did you use a waterproofing on the plywood? Is that a good idea, seeing as the mortar has water in it and its being used on plywood?
I did not waterproof the plywood. You could do a waterproffing over the cement board. Such as a liquid waterproffing or kerdi. We just sealed the grout towards the end of the house project since the kitchen is not considered a wet area.
was going to do this method on my plywood floor but I want to tile across on to a second room with cement floor. how to transition for seamless tile?
if you add the cement board tp your plywood will it be higher then you concrete floor or flush with it?
Try a carbide tip cutter.
Ill have to try one of those next time
Was your tape self adhesive?
Yes I used the QEP cement board tape
@@BryanBuiltplease explain why mastic/mortar was applied into the joint , then taped, then applied on top again if it was self adhesive tape. Wouldn't you only need to apply tape then mastic over it? What's the purpose of the self adhesive part of the tape, then? We're doing our first-time cement board application as diyers and trying to understand the final steps in the project with the "tape type selection". What's the difference between the tapes specifically for cement board? Thanks
I wanted to fill the gaps before adding the tape i had a few areas where the gaps where bigger then i liked and i just wanted to make sure i got them filled. If your gaps are normal 1/8 you can just put the tape on and then do the coat on top.
The cement board tape i believe has alkali restitance properties that can handle the chemicals in the mortar that a notmal drywall mesh tape cant .
This was my first time installing tile over plywood subfloors and having to do the cement board too. Its been 4-5 months since i installed the tile and everything looks great i didnt have any issues. Good luck on your project!
y si el piso no esta a nivel? con eso se empareja o que se puede hacer 🤔
Este piso nos toco nivelar cuando pusimos el plywood subfloor nuevo antes del cement board.
Did I miss the thinset under the board? Shouldn't it be there?
Yes i didnt get much footage of it but its around the 8:10 mark
I use a saw
Taking the back end off your life not wearing a mask. I know. Take it from me, cancer is no fun
Very true! Im working on being better about wearing my PPE thanks for the tip
What thinset did you use to lay the cement board on the wood subfloor?
I used the custom blend thinset from home depot.I havent used it for large format tiles but it does say it is suitable for "Jobs requiring a medium bed mortar -
natural stone, large format tile, Saltillo pavers" .
@@BryanBuilt Did you use the Thinset Motor Admix with that? They say it's recommend over plywood for better adhesion.
My Job is a Beach House on Pilings. Replacing Carpet with Vinyl Plank. The Kitchen has nice Tile, so we are leaving that. It has a Plywood subfloor, and I'm planning on putting down Backer Board to bring the elevation up to match the Kitchen Tile.
I have seen some installers say to just use Screws or Nails, but DO NOT glue/motor the Backerboard.
What do you recommend for this?