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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.
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Can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile together on a floor?
can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile on a bathroom floor
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.
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 thickness ceramic tile should you use on a wooden floor?
Granite
Ceramic Tile?
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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
Can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile together on a floor?
can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile on a bathroom floor
Can you install ceramic floor tile?
yes
What do you seal your ceramic floor?
You apply ceramic sealer, available at your tile store.
How can you sanitize your ceramic floor tile?
Chlorine bleach.
What is the name for someone who works with ceramic flooring?
There are several names to describe this occupation. Ceramic Tile Installer, Ceramic Floor Mechanic, Flooring Installer, Ceramic Tile Mechanic.
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.
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.
If there is a wooden sub-floor with linoleum over it can you put ceramic tile over this right now there is carpet over the linoleum?
you have to pull the linoleum up to lay tile. . .i would suggest a cement backer board over the existing plywood also
What thickness ceramic tile should you use on a wooden floor?
Granite
How do i repair a Mortar bed under ceramic floor tile?
I have ceramic tile flooring in my kitchen and one of my tiles has broken. How do I go about getting this fixed?
price of installing 18 by 18 ceramic floor tile brick pattern on concrete 1000 sq. feet basement i have bought the tile?
It depends on the contractor in Lexington you're looking at and they type of ceramic tile. If you already have the tile it'll be cheaper but the floor arrangement can raise the price.
