Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Match tile and carpet height difference 2Jun 24, 2019 9:16 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Match tile and carpet height difference 3Jun 24, 2019 12:09 pm ![]() I’m building a new single storey house with a reputed builder and opted to do the flooring outside. We selected a 600*600 porcelain tiles for common areas and carpet for the bedroom. The flooring company suggested to do screeding for tiles which would increase the difference of the carpeted area by 10mm , for which he suggested to do screeding to the carpeted areas as well After finalising the final quote , he suddenly ch aged to plywood in the carpeted areas instead of screeding 1. Is screeding necessary for the tiled areas 2. Does plywood cause any sound or issues in future due to usage of heavy furnitures in the bedrooms 3. Is it true that carpets cannot be installed on the screeded floor , was it a trick to save some money 4. Is there any way we can save some dollars as this involves increasing the door and skirting heights I would use an Ardit floor leveller for your carpeted areas ( you can buy it from bunnings and youtube it) Simeon McGovern Affordable Custom Homes, We design and build to your budget Ashington Homes www.ashingtonhomes.com.au Use a notched trowel for your glue but use or make one with 2mm deeper notches than the one you use for your main tiles. I've done this a fair few times when doing… 1 1091 Mullion on relates to windows or screens. A column is structural. 1 2578 |