Good morning everyone,
Last Monday, we had our concrete screed installed. In two weeks, our heating system is scheduled to be installed. Ideally, we would like to have tiles installed in the utility room, including under the heating unit. However, we are unsure whether the tiles can be laid at this stage, as the screed is probably not fully dry yet.
Would it make more sense to apply a concrete coating under the heating unit for now, and then lay the tiles across the entire room, up to the heating system, once the screed is completely dry? Our plumber has expressed concerns that tiles laid under the heating unit might crack if the surface isn’t thoroughly dry when they are installed.
Our main concern is that if the heating system were ever to leak, water would not pool directly on the concrete but could instead flow over the tiles to the floor drain.
I would really appreciate any advice, as we are unsure how to proceed. 😕
Best regards,
Nina76
Last Monday, we had our concrete screed installed. In two weeks, our heating system is scheduled to be installed. Ideally, we would like to have tiles installed in the utility room, including under the heating unit. However, we are unsure whether the tiles can be laid at this stage, as the screed is probably not fully dry yet.
Would it make more sense to apply a concrete coating under the heating unit for now, and then lay the tiles across the entire room, up to the heating system, once the screed is completely dry? Our plumber has expressed concerns that tiles laid under the heating unit might crack if the surface isn’t thoroughly dry when they are installed.
Our main concern is that if the heating system were ever to leak, water would not pool directly on the concrete but could instead flow over the tiles to the floor drain.
I would really appreciate any advice, as we are unsure how to proceed. 😕
Best regards,
Nina76
Hello Nina
If it is only about the space for the heating boiler, that is possible. Your tiler should simply use an appropriate adhesive that can be applied directly onto fresh screed. There should be no additional costs for you.
However, this adhesive and grout need several days to fully cure. So, lay the small area early.
Alternatively, there are also uncoupling membranes suitable for such purposes.
If it is only about the space for the heating boiler, that is possible. Your tiler should simply use an appropriate adhesive that can be applied directly onto fresh screed. There should be no additional costs for you.
However, this adhesive and grout need several days to fully cure. So, lay the small area early.
Alternatively, there are also uncoupling membranes suitable for such purposes.
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