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Can you tile over plywood floor?
You couldn't tile directly over a plywood sub-floor because over time, the wood will be expanding. There are products you can use in between the plywood and tiles to keep them in place such as cement backer board.
Can you wall tile on plywood?
not advised, wood expands too much
Can you ceramic tile on plywood floor?
No, plywood alone is not strong enough for ceramic tile. These floors require a very sturdy subfloor at least 1 1/4" thick before the tile. This requires either using cement board or a pored mudbed.
is there a way to tile over plywood on a bathroom floor?
You would be better of removing the plywood floor completely - and tiling over the original surface.
What type plywood used under ceramic tile?
If it's plywood, it's probably at least 3/4 real ply as opposed to 3/4 composite, what I call Japanese wood. However, I wouldn't use ply under ceramic tile. I would use at the very least the material called Hardi-Board. Ask about it at the hardware store.
What kind of flooring would be best to put on top of plywood?
hardwood or vinyl . tile on a raised foundation will always crack in the grout lines
Can you tile over plywood floor?
You couldn't tile directly over a plywood sub-floor because over time, the wood will be expanding. There are products you can use in between the plywood and tiles to keep them in place such as cement backer board.
Can you wall tile on plywood?
not advised, wood expands too much
Can you ceramic tile on plywood floor?
No, plywood alone is not strong enough for ceramic tile. These floors require a very sturdy subfloor at least 1 1/4" thick before the tile. This requires either using cement board or a pored mudbed.
is there a way to tile over plywood on a bathroom floor?
You would be better of removing the plywood floor completely - and tiling over the original surface.
What would cause liquid leaking up through grout lines in a new ceramic tile floor?
Improper installation. You must install cement board over the sub floor before you tile. If the tile was glued to plywood which is not waterproof, the plywood will absorb moisture which will cause the grout to crack and deteriorate
Plywood or particle board for tile floors?
Plywood is the best choice between these two. Particle board can swell if water gets to it. You would be better off if you use a tile backer board. Concrete based or a fiber type. They are made for this application.
Installing tile on plywood?
I don't recommend it. The plywood is flexible and bends over time. Cover the plywood with Hardi Backer board first. Available in the tile department at Lowe's and Home Depot. Get the right screws for it. It's easy to install, comes in manageable size of 3 feet by 5 feet. Well worth the time, effort and money to make sure your tile job lasts.
Can you put tile on previosly set tile. if so what are the negatives?
You CAN place tile over tile, but saying you can put tile over tile is like saying you CAN jump off of a bridge. It's just simply not a good idea. It can cause air pockets to be created under the tile laid on top, which can lead to cracked tiles if anything is dropped on them or sometimes simply by walking on them. It's worth the time to go ahead and strip the tile off of the floor before laying any new tile.
Does glue have to be removed from cement floor before ceramic tile is laid?
You're mum got laid last night.
Does tile have to be the same way in two different rooms?
Tile does not have to be laid the same way in two different rooms. Having said that, if the two rooms join each other the tile really should be laid in the same fashion in both to avoid looking esthetically incorrect.
How waterproof is exterior plywood if used for base to lay tile on an exterior deck?
Exterior grade plywood is not waterproof and is not meant to be used as a base for tile in exterior applications. Exterior tile needs to have a cementious type base which will not swell or deteriorate when wet.
