ᐅ 5mm Height Difference Between Tiles and Vinyl Flooring

Created on: 16 Feb 2021 23:24
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hippjoha
Hello everyone,
in our bathrooms, the screed was installed 1 cm (0.4 inches) lower than in the other rooms.

Today we looked at tiles and found some 80x80 cm (31.5x31.5 inches) tiles we like, but unfortunately, they are only 6 mm (0.24 inches) thick.
In the other rooms, vinyl flooring will be glued down (2.5 mm (0.1 inches) plus adhesive—about 5 mm (0.2 inches) total). This means there would be approximately a 5 mm (0.2 inches) height difference if we assume the 6 mm (0.24 inches) tiles plus around 4 mm (0.16 inches) of adhesive.

Should we look for thicker tiles, or can this height difference be balanced out to avoid a noticeable step?

Best regards and thanks,
Hannes
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Bookstar
17 Feb 2021 11:04
hippjoha schrieb:

So, since the tiles in our house are set "lower," would the tiles here be leveled to match? How is this usually done? Do they just apply more tile adhesive around the door areas?
Yes, with a 5mm (0.2 inch) difference, this can easily be done that way. Even better to prepare the area first with a leveling compound.
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Tassimat
17 Feb 2021 12:08
Simply use more tile adhesive.

I seem to recall that my standard tile adhesive was specified on the bag to be applied up to a thickness of 12mm (0.5 inches).