ᐅ What material is best for a base platform that will be tiled?
Created on: 17 Aug 2018 19:04
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ShawN46Hello everyone,
As part of our renovation, the kitchen will be completely rebuilt.
On one side, a small seating area is planned, where you will sit on the "back side" of the countertop and essentially use it as a kitchen table.
A typical countertop height (in our case 93cm (37 inches) above the finished floor) is naturally a bit higher than a standard table height. This height difference will be evened out by a platform beneath the seating area.
The outer dimensions of the platform will be 1970 * 494 * 584 * 1550 * 874 mm (77.6 * 19.4 * 23 * 61 * 34.4 inches).
The height is planned to be 195 mm (7.7 inches).
The platform was planned by the kitchen studio during the kitchen design, but we will build it ourselves and then have it tiled by the tiler with the same tiles as the rest of the kitchen floor.
My idea was to build the platform using a wooden beam construction to provide adequate stability and then cover it with MDF panels, onto which the tiles would be applied.
Now, I am somewhat concerned that this construction might not be stable enough (I think there could be a risk of tiles cracking or similar with movement) or that it might develop noises over time when someone steps on it (such as creaking).
I would be very grateful if you could share any advice or even experiences regarding what would be advisable or how you have solved similar constructions!
Thank you very much in advance for your help and have a great weekend!
Best regards
As part of our renovation, the kitchen will be completely rebuilt.
On one side, a small seating area is planned, where you will sit on the "back side" of the countertop and essentially use it as a kitchen table.
A typical countertop height (in our case 93cm (37 inches) above the finished floor) is naturally a bit higher than a standard table height. This height difference will be evened out by a platform beneath the seating area.
The outer dimensions of the platform will be 1970 * 494 * 584 * 1550 * 874 mm (77.6 * 19.4 * 23 * 61 * 34.4 inches).
The height is planned to be 195 mm (7.7 inches).
The platform was planned by the kitchen studio during the kitchen design, but we will build it ourselves and then have it tiled by the tiler with the same tiles as the rest of the kitchen floor.
My idea was to build the platform using a wooden beam construction to provide adequate stability and then cover it with MDF panels, onto which the tiles would be applied.
Now, I am somewhat concerned that this construction might not be stable enough (I think there could be a risk of tiles cracking or similar with movement) or that it might develop noises over time when someone steps on it (such as creaking).
I would be very grateful if you could share any advice or even experiences regarding what would be advisable or how you have solved similar constructions!
Thank you very much in advance for your help and have a great weekend!
Best regards
Please upload a drawing.
With six measurements (?) it is unclear what is meant.
ShawN46 schrieb:
This height difference is compensated by a platform that will be located under the seating area.
The dimensions of the outer edges of the platform will be 1970 * 494 * 584 * 1550 * 874 mm (77.6 * 19.4 * 23 * 61 * 34.4 inches).
The height is planned to be 195 mm (7.7 inches).
With six measurements (?) it is unclear what is meant.
When the platform is in the correct position, it is not a tripping hazard but rather a good solution if you want to have regular height chairs or benches. There are also intermediate chairs with about 63 cm (25 inches) seat height (about 15 cm (6 inches) higher than regular chairs, but definitely NOT bar stools).
kbt09 schrieb:
If the platform is positioned correctly, it is not a tripping hazard but a good solution if you really want to use standard-height chairs or benches. There are also intermediate chairs with a seat height of about 63 cm (25 inches) — roughly 15 cm (6 inches) higher than normal chairs, but definitely NOT bar stools.Even though it is an option, from a neutral perspective it remains a tripping hazard because you are effectively adding a step onto an otherwise flat floor.
When sitting on the platform, you need to be careful further back to avoid falling off.
ypg schrieb:
When sitting on the platform, it means you have to be careful not to fall off somewhere further back No, it doesn’t automatically mean that; that’s why I was referring to the position of the platform 😉.
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