Got a crack in my floor. Any thoughts how I can go about fixing it?
The right way would be breaking that tile and replacing it
>>2977728Thanks!
>>2977722As already said. The only way to fix that, is replacing the tile. If you gonna give it a try, be really careful with the neighbouring tiles. People often end up damaging more tiles in the process. And the cause of the crack is most likely uneven tile mortar, or insufficient.
>>2977722it's quite the challenge to determine where your leg stops and where your foot begins
what a disgusting foot. I bet the thread will be up for weeks too.
>>2977739>And the cause of the crack is most likely uneven tile mortar, or insufficient.Plus too much load. Judging by OPs pic.
I have a better question
>>2977722Lol Jesus christ look at that fucking pig hoof. Outrageous.
>>2977722Leave it. If one tile cracked it means the others are improperly installed too. So if you pull one, you'll end up with a whole project in your hands since they'll pop out one after the other.
>>2977722LMAO this has to be a troll thread
>>2977742>it's quite the challenge to determine where your leg stops and where your foot begins I thought that was his right arm and hand.
>>2977722Pitting edema? (Pre-)diabetic? Watch Dr. B*rg, it might still be reversible.
Nice foot
>>2977722>Got a hole in my floor. Any thoughts how I can go about fixing it?
>>2977722>Got a crack in my floor.I don't do tile work so no advice there.I only do laminate flooring.
>>2978364kek
>>2977722the fact that human hoof like this exists is the proof that foot fetishism is a mental illnes
>>2977722Your foot looks like a fucking hot pocket.
>>2978466mine looks like that but a bit redder if i get stung by a wasp
Bump. Look at the foot guys
>>2977722>LE REMOVE IT LE REPLACE ITLots of pseuds here. Here's actually how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5ACpKWi2PU
>>2977722You could start fixing the broken tile with some diabetes medication, you are missing the first knuckles of your toes
>>2978053Could be getting close to heart failure. Or possibly severe gout.
>>2977722Bet that foot is squishy
>>2978364Fuck I am cackling
god I hate fat people
Not OP. I've DIYed my whole house. Got 6x6 stilts on a 8' square grid for foundation. 2x12 beams between stilts. 2x8 joists with 12" spacing. 3/4" Advantech tongue in groove subfloor. Used the mortar/thinset linked below about 16 months ago to install 12" tiles in my kitchen. Over time my mortar detached from the subfloor, then the grout broke.Is this because the wood is expanding/retracting? Or is there no bond between the mortar and the wood in the first place? There is insulation in the floor but not any vapor barrier beyond the batt paper. No skirt around the house.I'm thinking I either need to buy cement board, which would add a 14' long 1/2" step into the kitchen, or find some sort of sealant for the wood subfloor.https://www.lowes.com/pd/MAPEI-Floor-Tile-50-lb-Gray-Thinset-Tile-Mortar/5013732043I am NOT a mason, so please don't pretend like I should know what I'm doing. I've got enough tiles to give it another try. They were gifted to us.
>>2979720The pile of sawdust is bizarre. I guess it fell through the cracks then gathered itself into the center of the underside of the tile.
>>2979720>Is this because the wood is expanding/retracting? Or is there no bond between the mortar and the wood in the first place?You shouldn't lay tile with thinset directly on wood.https://www.homedepot.com/p/James-Hardie-HardieBacker-1-4-in-x-3-ft-x-5-ft-Cement-Backerboard-220022/100183556
>>2979749>You shouldn't lay tile with thinset directly on wood.Thanks, I gathered as much. I would like to understand why though. I've seen professionals use a sealant on wood and no cement board for the tiles.
>>2979751>I've seen professionals use a sealant on wood and no cement board for the tiles.I'm only a handy-man, not a pro. I have put tile on wood after sealing the wood with no cement board on top. It was for the top and backsplash of a sink in the laundry room with such little plywood left around the sink that there was no chance of flexing to break the tile loose.If someone insisted I lay their tile directly on the wood I would seal it and use mastic instead of thinset to bond it.
>>2979792Thanks anon. The situation I saw it had several smaller pieces of wood underneath that weren't super rigidly connected to each other. So maybe that makes a difference. I'll probably go with cement board. Any clue whether 1/4" is acceptable for a 5'x14' area?
>>2979857>Any clue whether 1/4" is acceptable for a 5'x14' area?With the support you have under the plywood, I think it will be fine.The Hardi Board is marked (embossed) where to put the nails or screws securing it to the floor. Put one in each marked spot.
>>2979857This is a very good short video on how to prep the floor and lay the Hardi board.https://youtu.be/jaHEZOrhrRU
>>2979863>>2979860Thank you very much! I probably won't get around to this until summer
>>2979872>Thank you very much!You're quite welcome.
>>2977722You have inflammation. You should see a doctor
