Need flooring ideas for bathroom

[Jerreemon]

Hello, 

I am converting an existing room into a laundry/toilet/bathroom (I am keeping the shower in the same place). 

My concern is having floorboards (on a slab) in a wet area. 

Ideally would rip up the floors and tile but budget won't allow. Any other ideas? 

I was thinking micro cement. 

Cheers,

Jerry

[Jerreemon]

Thanks Jacob. 

According to the james hardie installation guide, they recommend using James Hardie Joint sealant, however this isn't sold in bunnings. 

Is this product an equivalent?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/crommelin-300ml-hybrid-ms-polyurethane-sealant_p0356878

Im also going to waterproof this area following this guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmrFUgI1C58. 

Can you confirm if I have the appropriate products?

https://www.bunnings.com.au/crommelin-4l-one-coat-rapid-under-tile-waterproofing-membrane_p0356888

https://www.bunnings.com.au/crommelin-1l-waterproofing-membrane-surface-primer_p0356877

https://www.bunnings.com.au/crommelin-200mm-x-20m-reinforcing-fabric_p0356886

Cheers

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Jerreemon,

The Crommelin 300ml Hybrid MS Polyurethane Sealant is suitable for the James Hardie ceramic tile underlay. It's an equivalent product. 

All the others are appropriate products, too.

The only thing I'll point out is that in some locations, a professional waterproofer could be required, and you might need them to sign off on the job for insurance purposes. So, it's best to check your local regulations and with your insurance provider before attempting D.I.Y. waterproofing.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

[Jerreemon]

Thanks everyone for your responses. It has helped me immeasurably.

I had a tiler in recently to quote up the job. 

He recommended using liquid nails when installing https://www.bunnings.com.au/james-hardie-1800-x-1200-x-6mm-2-16m-ceramic-tile-underlay-flooring_p071... and then to nail it into the timber floors. 

The installation guide does not mention using liquid nails. 

Is liquid nails appropriate to use along with nails? 

Cheers

[Nailbag]

Liquid nails would not be required @Jerreemon just the underlay brads when fixing to timber flooring. The sheets have dots to indicate where the brads are positioned.

Nailbag

[JacobZ]

Hi @Jerreemon,

As @Nailbag has mentioned, liquid nails are not required, simply nail on every single dot to ensure it is fixed in place correctly.

In the Ceramic Tile Underlay Install Guide, it mentions on page 7, step 3, that "If fixing to hardwood floors, adhesive is not necessary." 

It's always best to follow the manufacturer's instruction guide closely to ensure a quality install, so I suggest you forego using liquid nails.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob