Can this unit be installed on hardie board using tile mortar?
1638461
Hi Sry i cant be much help. I can just tell you we installed it on plywood and then put tile mortar over it and applied tile and it works great!
1638462
That would work, but... please understand that the cable in this unit is THICK. It will take quite a bit of mortar to embed it. Do you really want to build up a half an inch of mortar on hardy board? I ended up cutting channels in a concrete floor using a diamond grinding wheel embedding the cable in the channels and then pouring the floor level with self-leveling concrete. It did work, but I would not do it again.If you are a beginner, I would HIGHLY recommend using one of the many excellent but more expensive mat kits. The mats are MUCH thinner and much, much easier to work with.I will also add that the thermostat in this kit does not fit any standard North American electrical box. That would work, but... please understand that the cable in this unit is THICK. It will take quite a bit of mortar to embed it. Do you really want to build up a half an inch of mortar on hardy board? I ended up cutting channels in a concrete floor using a diamond grinding wheel embedding the cable in the channels and then pouring the floor level with self-leveling concrete. It did work, but I would not do it again.If you are a beginner, I would HIGHLY recommend using one of the many excellent but more expensive mat kits. The mats are MUCH thinner and much, much... » Read More That would work, but... please understand that the cable in this unit is THICK. It will take quite a bit of mortar to embed it. Do you really want to build up a half an inch of mortar on hardy board? I ended up cutting channels in a concrete floor using a diamond grinding wheel embedding the cable in the channels and then pouring the floor level with self-leveling concrete. It did work, but I would not do it again.If you are a beginner, I would HIGHLY recommend using one of the many excellent but more expensive mat kits. The mats are MUCH thinner and much, much easier to work with.I will also add that the thermostat in this kit does not fit any standard North American electrical box. « Show Less
1638463
Yes, but the thermostat does not work with 120v. I had to spent another $90 for thermostat
1274728
Yes it can with a drill bit designed to bore into cement. I installed one on front door where the footing was cement underneath the tile. You could go to nightlock website and find their phone number under" contact us" and consult with a rep. that said, it is doable.
957624
The unit mounts with two screws on a plastic round base. If you can drill into the marble with the correct type bit and avoid cracking the tile, it should work fine. I would use plastic screw sleeves as well.
1503026
My answer is no. It's like using it on cement. The density of the material is too high and prevents the unit from getting behind it to wood or metal studs
1932727
I have not removed the unit but if the walls are tile it should be possible.
1905773
You can either spread a layer of thin set mortar over it or self leveling compound. Just make sure it's flat for tile.
1234920
Yes it will work well for that. Hardie siding can be installed with this as manufacturers installation only requires 1" penetration into the stud. If nailing into sheathing then longer nails won't matter. This nails up to 1 3/4".Please refer to pages 11 and 12 of their best practice guide where this model is specifically mentioned as recommended for Hardieplank. See the link below, page 11 and 12.http://www.jameshardie.com/pdf/best-practices/hz/hz5-best-practice-guide-us-intro-tools.pdfThanks,ADP
1171462
I have two installed. One over a tile floor, one over marble. No issues on the installation. I was careful in using a new/correct drill bit; it is certainly possible to crack a brittle tile; though that was not my experience.
774730
Yes you can. Install the base 1st, then install cement board down to the base and then tile the walls down to the base.
880715
Yes...as long as there is wood or solid material to hold the screws. You use a template to locate the screws and the unit slides over the screws.
234995
I doubt it would work well unless the tile surface is large, not those small sized titles. But that's just an opinion as I installed mine on a wood sheet floor.
1722250
Yes, if drilling tiles be sure you use masking tape then drill through the tape to prevent cracking the tiles.
61965
It can be done but if the grouting ends at the edge of carpet tiles may be an issue. We love them..perfect for finished basemend floor.We have over cement.Sticks fine..We used these in case of water damage. They can be removed ..dried and replaced
2047197
Yes. As long as you snug-up the adjusting nut sufficiently (which spreads the device between the floor and ceiling), it will be fine. This is true of installing on a hard floor, too (probably even more important).
2282916
It would work. But you would need the right drill to pre drill through your tile without cracking it.
2227075
You mean inside a concrete column? Yes if it is wide enough. Or do you mean mount on the concrete column. Yes if it is wide enough but you will have to drill using concrete drill bit holes for mounting screws. I bought special screws for my brick mount in mortar. I do not remember if they were 1/4 inch or 3/16 inch by 2 1/4 inches or so. I think you better ask some man to help you drill and mount. The screws they provide are more suitable for wooden attachment.
714592
It will install on drywall with the proper mounting screws and drywall anchors . Just go to the hardware store and tell them what your doing and they will get you what you need .