Waterproof floor for bathroom
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Waterproof floor for bathroom
Hi, I am having trouble finding what material to use for a bathroom floor. I found some building codes that said, "waterproof fiberboard" but when I search for the at Lowes etc I get a lot of MDF options. Pretty sure that's not what I need.
I have seen the grey looking sheet stuff somewhere, but danged if I can find what it is called to order it. Can anyone help here?Thanks
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If you are referring to the shower/tub those areas need to be "waterproof" but the remaining area of the bath does not get special materials!
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Thanks, but I mean the real floor, not a floor covering. As in, a hole through to the ground if there is none.
We want to submit a Permit for an en-suite and pretty sure the current plywood flooring is not going to be Code for a potentially wet area. I thought there was some concrete-mix-type-fiberboard or something. It is that name I am searching for.
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I would ask the local AHJ first, as I think you are currently misunderstanding the requirement.
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concrete-mix-type-fiberboard or something
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1/4" cement board is all you need for floors .... unless it needs to go higher to meet the flooring in the hallway. If 1/4" plus the tile is to tall you can skip the cement board and use Ditra.