Comments on: Should I Install Ceramic Tile Or Laminate In The Kitchen And Bathroom Of My ‘79 Singlewide Mobile Home?

By: Karen L

Karen L — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:11:32 +0000

Of those two, don’t choose laminate. It won’t take moisture. If your fridge leaks, it will ruin the floor. I’ve had laminate and will never use it again. Before you decide, go to Home Depot and check out their floating vinyl flooring–it sticks to itself but not the floor. I’ve used it in my house(a mobile) and like it very much. It’s easy to install, the price is good, and like most vinyl it’s pretty bulletproof. Comes in planks or tiles with good patterns. The only surface prep you’ll need is to fill any cracks or holes, vacuum before each piece goes down to make sure there’s nothing under it.

By: Christopher E

Christopher E — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:15:45 +0000

From what I understand: Cermaic tile is more durable, looks nicer, is easier to clean, and will add more value to your home.

By: Shelli

Shelli — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:37:32 +0000

For tile in a mobile home, you can not tell for sure if the flooring will need support unless you have a professional look under your home for proper bracing.

By: bangbank

bangbank — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:37:05 +0000

I just moved into a house 9 months ago, and the geniuses before me put laminate in the bathroom, hence tonight after the kids go to bed, i am ripping it out, since moisture has gotten under it, it STINKS, and i cant bleach it to get it out, i will only wreck the laminate…..DOES NOT hold up well in the bathroom, however it is in my kitchen too, and so far so good there!

By: Marcia F

Marcia F — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:30:06 +0000

If the floors are solid I see no reason for more plywood before the tile but you do need to put down cement backer board. If your living room is carpet you can probably transition between the two easily enough with a nice wooden thresh hold. Check with someone at Lowe’s or Hole Depot. They should be able to tell you what you need to do. I have laminate in my kitchen and haven’t had any problems but I don’t have kids either! Good luck

By: ucluelet

ucluelet — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:10:11 +0000

whats on the floor now….is it a vinyl floor now….the thickness of the floor if using tile needs to be 3/4 inches thick…..most floors when built used 3/4 inch wood….so u already have the thickness, but if your floor is vinyl now then I’d go over it with 1/4 inch good one side plywood ….remove the toilet…lay the plywood down with the smooth side up….screw it down every 4 inches along the sides and every 6 inches inside the field ( the middle )….use a mesh tape over the joints and and a thin layer on mortar over the tape ….with the tile and plywood double the wax ring when installing the toilet….use plywood….not chip board or particleboard becuse if it get wet then it swells up