[quote=Blogstar]If it’s on a slab make sure they seal it very well before putting the hardwood down. In fact, you might even want to look for a dedicated concrete sealing contractor to do that part. Also the tile may need a slip sheet installed over slab or parts of it.
The guys at HD are going to want to start throwing down wood and tile 5 minutes after you meet them and they WILL NOT bring these important things into consideration.
I can give you a referral if you want , but if the contractor you chose will address these things , and do them right, to the extent they are needed , you will be fine with that contractor.[/quote]
Good advice, Rus. I have 1″ plywood subfloors but still used the old sheet vinyl with hardibacker nailed on top before laying tile in kitchens and bathrooms. This extensive prep work (plus sealing at least the grout afterwards) is necessary before laying your tile, no matter which kind of subfloor you have.
