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    Apr 6, 2008, 01:03 PM
    Tiling my bathroom floor
    I am tiling my bathroom floor and I need to put in a flase floor before I can tile it what is the best sheet wood to use so I can tile on top of it thank you
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    Apr 7, 2008, 09:02 AM
    Use a cement board, not wood. Hardibacker is a good one to use, comes in 1/4" and 1/2" thickness.
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    Apr 7, 2008, 11:01 AM
    I think you mean a sub floor and I agree with Amricca regarding Hardibacker. Flooring usually uses 1/4" backer with their special 1.25" screws and glue. What is the current floor made from, wood?

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