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Laying Sub-floor From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-211

Amy and Debbie lay a new sub-floor and put down a new underlayment in preparation for tile.

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	The master bath was too cramped...
	and did not function for its homeowners.
	After a little elbow grease was applied...
	a spacious, spa-like retreat was created.

Materials:

Tiling Shower

Drill
Self-adhesive mesh tape
Quarter-inch square notch trowel
1/8 in. spacers
Wet saw
Tile breaker
Rubber gloves

Firring Out Wall

Rock saw
Wire saw
Reciprocating saw
Hammer
ABS pipe cleaner and solvent
Safety gloves and glasses

Prepping Sub-floor

T-square circular saw
Pencil
Chalk line
Drill
Deck screws

Laying Floor Tile

Measuring tape and ruler
Pencil
Quarter-inch square notch trowel

	Figure A
	Figure B

Sub-floor

1. Use a T-square to mark your cut lines on the plywood (figure A).

2. Cut the plywood to size, running the circular saw across the width of the board (figure B).

3. Using the original sub-floor nails as a guide, mark the floor joist locations on the wall to know where you can insert the screws (figure C).

4. Lay the plywood in place on the floor (figure D).

Figure C

Figure D

5. Run a chalk line off the floor joist to mark the wall. Then, drive deck screws every eight inches along the line (figure E).

6. Bring in the cement board and lay it down on the plywood (figure F).

7. Screw the cement board into the plywood about every six inches (figure G).

Figure E

Figure F

Figure G

RESOURCES :

Field Tile
Model Number: A1102, Color: Roasted Marshmallow
Brand Name: Colorblox

Inlay Tile
Model Number: A1116, Color: Caboose
Brand Name: Colorblox

Manufacturer: Crossville, Inc.
346 Sweeney Dr.
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: 1-800-221-9093
Website: www.crossvilleinc.com