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  1. 3rd March 2008, 03:54 PM #1
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    Default Bathroom Floor tiling

    Hi. I am about to tile a bathroom floor however the level of the bottom of the tile is about 25-35mm from the current floor level (concrete slab). Waht is my best option? Should I lay a "new" bed first (sand and cement) or can I use a sand/cement mixture, maybe with an adhesive additive, and lay the tiles direct as I build up the level? Suggestions appreciated.
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    When buildings made with lime are subjected to small movements thay are more likely to develop many fine cracks than the individual large cracks which occur in stiffer cement-bound buildings. Water penetration can dissolve the 'free' lime and transport it. As the water evaporates, this lime is deposited and begins to heal the cracks. This process is called autogenous healing.
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    Default Tiling bathroom

    I am about to tile a bathroom floor however the level of the bottom of the tile is about 25-35mm from the current floor level (concrete slab).
    I assume u mean that the whole floor is a concrete slab with the bathroom area 25-35mm lower than the other areas?

    If so I would screed it first.

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    What ever you do, don't forget that you will need to apply a waterproofing membrane at some stage. Preferably on top of your screed.

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