How hard is it to rip out carpet and put in ceramic tile?

[iamwiz82]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Ornery
Yeah, looks wonderful, until the grout starts cracking from the floor's constant bouncing. Without knowing how rigid the joists are, I'd take the safe, easy & cheap route on this project...

That's what the hardibacker board is for. It gives you a rigid surface to adhere the tile to.

Well, he does live in Michigan, which almost certainly means a basement, so the floor is going to be a lot less rigid, even with the board.

 

[Ornery]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Ornery
Yeah, looks wonderful, until the grout starts cracking from the floor's constant bouncing. Without knowing how rigid the joists are, I'd take the safe, easy & cheap route on this project...

That's what the hardibacker board is for. It gives you a rigid surface to adhere the tile to.

And exactly what is that board attached to? We have no idea what the structure is like. Ain't worth taking the chance...