Anyone know whether I can prep a bathroom floor w/ a self-leveler lying on OSB, consequently metal lath, thinset/tile I need to rank a bathroom floor and am curious if I...
I need to rank a bathroom floor and am curious if I can use the self leveler followed by metal lath, thinset then tile. The pay for of the self leveler stated not recommended for OSB, however that is to say my sub floor and if I use a cement board on top, it would raise the floor too glorious in relation to the upstairs hallway.
Answers: do not put on osb or you will have a rotted floor surrounded by no time use the concrete board then a transition from tub to hallway it is done commonly. i am a pro, trust me!!! NOT ON OSB!! yes it is ok to leave it below the tub, be certain to caulk it thoroughly.
Why not put down 1/4" Hardi board next the self leveler on top of that. Putting the tile resting on a mortar bed will be even thicker than regular 1/2" cement board.