Trying to figure out the best approach to laying a heated penny floor (1” tile) in my basement bathroom. The space is ~50sqft with a shower insert. The concrete floor is level. I need to raise the floor to better align with the hallway which is 1” subfloor (Dricor) with 3/16” LVP.
My plan is:
My plan is:
- Lay down ½’ cement board, secured to the concrete floor with thinset. Seal the joints with thinset and fiberglass tape.
- Run my heated floor wire over the cement board and secure it in place with the provided strapping and screws.
- Seal the wall edges with sill sealer (foam gasket) and caulking. Build dams at the entryway.
- Cover the entire surface with SLC until the heated floor wire is covered (~1/8”)
- Lay my penny tile on top of this after a few days of drying
