Brenjetsfan Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I am redoing my kitchen floor...and off to Home Depot AGAIN. So not to look like a DUMB blonde..HELP ME What do you call the board you lay down before putting the perog flooring down. When ripping up the old one, the floor was kinda sinkin where the refr. was so I bought that wood filler paste thingie, but its not strong enough, so while I am scoping out the guys in HD I mean boards...what do I ask for BEFORE I ask them if they POST...?? I am guessing about 4-6 newbies from HD by tomorrow. Thanks my handy folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 So if just read this correctly it is safe to assume that Bren has mostly wood flooring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 So if just read this correctly it is safe to assume that Bren has mostly wood flooring? all wood....but going ceramic in dining room :wink: now be a good hubby an answer my question pleazze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 So if just read this correctly it is safe to assume that Bren has mostly wood flooring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 if the floor is still sagging, you might have to get the beams looked at...they might be alittle rotted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 if the floor is still sagging, you might have to get the beams looked at...they might be alittle rotted... there is some type of floor board/wood, I thinks its GRAY? does that make sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 if the floor is still sagging, you might have to get the beams looked at...they might be alittle rotted... Bren, I think sp is saying it's similar to having a boob job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 there is some type of floor board/wood, I thinks its GRAY? does that make sense? did you rip up tile ??? if so the gray stuff is called durok.... if your putting down PERGO they have a vapor barrier/cushion...that helps with the weather change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gang Green Girl Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Bren, I think sp is saying it's similar to having a boob job. Second nomination for Post of the Day to Tex!!! And before you say it, Tex....because I am 45, I know all about sagging beams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjets Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Second nomination for Post of the Day to Tex!!! And before you say it, Tex....because I am 45, I know all about sagging beams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Second nomination for Post of the Day to Tex!!! And before you say it, Tex....because I am 45, I know all about sagging beams. Would you and Tx get a trailer already. This love fest is getting a little sickening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 The stuff under the flooring is underlayment. There are several brands. Brenda, honey, PLEASE tell me you didn't really try to fill the sagging spot under your refrigerator with wood putty! If you tell that to the Home Depot guys, you're going to get laughed it. Get someone to go in your basement (yes, guys, insert joke here) and make sure there isn't a structural problem, as someone suggested above. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 SP...thanks for being the only one here who actually understood my post btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 it was parquet old old flooring...its ripped up. an my boobs NEVER SAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 my depot gal told me luan is what I need....see it takes a WOMAN to get the job done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 my depot gal told me luan is what I need....see it takes a WOMAN to get the job done! I think she said Juan is what you need. I am pretty sure he posts on another Jets Message Board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaumerJet Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 The stuff under the flooring is underlayment. There are several brands. Brenda, honey, PLEASE tell me you didn't really try to fill the sagging spot under your refrigerator with wood putty! If you tell that to the Home Depot guys, you're going to get laughed it. Get someone to go in your basement (yes, guys, insert joke here) and make sure there isn't a structural problem, as someone suggested above. Good luck. Make it easier on them Brenda. Tell them you need ABC underlayment board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 Make it easier on them Brenda. Tell them you need ABC underlayment board. I may just have a hottie come over an lay wood for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 SP...thanks for being the only one here who actually understood my post btw. I got it. It was pretty weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Tx: You and GGG can buddy up. That is fine. But as a former flunkie I must warn you that running your own website is a lot of work. She wears out her welcome very fast. You should think about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 I bet TX would have the WUB's up before you! ..but thats ok I will be patient but we must talk about the shower photos you sent Shane. THEY were for you only Maxie :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I bet TX would have the WUB's up before you! ..but thats ok I will be patient but we must talk about the shower photos you sent Shane. THEY were for you only Maxie :wink: Tx is almost 70 years old. I wouldn't bet on him getting anything up before me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Tx is almost 70 years old. I wouldn't bet on him getting anything up before me. Don't confuse me with Savage. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 my depot gal told me luan is what I need....see it takes a WOMAN to get the job done! If you put lauan under a ceramic tile floor, you're doomed and will be replacing that ceramic pretty soon, woman. Especially if there's a pre-existing sag. Lauan is usually a 1/4" thick and cheap ($10 for a 4x8). If you're planning on doing ceramic tile there, and the existing subfloor is shot (which would eliminate it being durock, which does not rot), you may be better off tearing out the entire subfloor and dropping some 3/4 plywood down and THEN dropping 1/4" Hardibacker on top of that. Is it excesive? Probably, but it's the textbook way to go. This will also give you a chance to evaluate why the floor sagged originally--that's not good in a kitchen area. If the sag is actually prevalent in a wider circular space, you may need to double up the offending beam in the basement and install a lolly-column, which is a steel pole that you can pneumatically crank out to lift the sag. What you also may consider is if the sag is under the roof-line, which would make the lolly-column solution more necessary, as the weight of the roof is pressing down on the kitchen wall, causing a larger sag. Another possibility is if you had water damage there, which isn't unlikely if there was a poorly sealed refrigerator placed on the spot prior. If the fridge was cooling the floor, or even causing puddling from condensation, then you could have damaged the plywood, and would just need to cut out the area and replace it with a new piece of ply. Still, in either case, consider dropping the Hardibacker (or Wonderboard, which I hate, but does the same job), over the whole floor before you lay the tile. Hardibacker and Wonderboard both run about $10 bucks for a 3x5 sheet, so it gets pricey, but it guarantees your tile job for eternal life. However, DO NOT lay the tile directly on top of a piece of lauan. Many contractors will try and tell you that that is the way to go. It works, but for a fraction of the time (like, long enough for the contractor to cash your check) than does the use of Hardibacker. And DO NOT pay to have tile put down until you find out exactly why the sag was created in the first place. AND DO NOT HIRE HOME DEPOT TO INSTALL YOUR TILE!!!!! They suck, and do not give a sh*t about you after you've paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 I wouldn't bet on him getting anything up before me. Oh, I would think Tex would have had the front page up alot quicker. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickkotite Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 brenda if your putting in pergo...its easy. i am assuming after you ripped up the floor you now have plywood exposed. if so, just staple down a simple barrier like so said and start laying the pergo. advice: dont buy the cheap pergo that is PRESSED board, if you spill something or if your dog pukes it can get into the cracks and bubble up. get the fake wood to avoid this. as for the fridge section, bob is right. wood filler is silly. you just need to build up the floor a tad. isnt that important becuae its just a covewred up corner. a piece of luan or two would d the trick, add the barrier and put the pergo down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 should i put the luan under the whole floor or just the spot where it needs it? On my way soon~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 How big is the sag? And what are you wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 How big is the sag? And what are you wearing? just a jets baby tee shirt n thong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 just a jets baby tee shirt n thong The plywood the whole floor. Do yu want me to come over and take a look at it? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscott Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 underlayment brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscott Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 if you're putting down pergo, you will need foam padding that lays under the pergo also. i just did a whole house. pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenjetsfan Posted March 15, 2005 Author Share Posted March 15, 2005 The plywood the whole floor. Do yu want me to come over and take a look at it? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: good thing ..I will start dinner :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomShane Posted March 15, 2005 Share Posted March 15, 2005 good thing ..I will start dinner :wink: Food? Who needs food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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