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Should i install a cement back board over a wooden floor before laying ceramic tiles?
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∙ 7y ago
I would get advice from a professional. I suspect that the cement backed board (plaster board?) would crack and turn to powder under the flexing as people walk across the floor.
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How do you install ceramic tile over ceramic tile?
It is best to remove the vinyl tile. If it is not on cement and is on wood you can install cement backer board. Be sure to put thin set under the board. If you spend the money and time to install ceramic tile and the vinyl tile comes loose all that $ is down the drain What is the best tile cement to use and this cement tile can be installed on vinyl tile and install ceramic tile on it
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.
How thick should a sub-floor be when installing ceramic tiles?
You need 1 1/4" of subfloor. Typically it is 3/4" of plywood or OSB and 1/2" of mudbase or cement board.
How many types of ceramic tiles are there?
Ceramic tiles come in different types, including glazed ceramic, porcelain, terracotta, quarry, mosaic, and cement. Glazed ceramic tiles have a hard and durable surface due to their glass-like coating. Porcelain tiles are moisture- and wear-resistant. Terracotta tiles have warm, earthy tones, while quarry tiles are unglazed and durable. Mosaic tiles are small and used for creating decorative patterns or designs. Cement tiles are a mixture of cement, sand, and pigment and are known for their durability and unique patterns. Each type of ceramic tile offers various looks and benefits for different applications.
Can you lay ceramic tiles over vinel tiles?
It is possible but I would not reccomend it. If possible remove the old tile before laying the new tile. If you want to avoid removing the old tile you can lay a cement board over the old tile before installing the new tile.
How do you install ceramic tile over ceramic tile?
It is best to remove the vinyl tile. If it is not on cement and is on wood you can install cement backer board. Be sure to put thin set under the board. If you spend the money and time to install ceramic tile and the vinyl tile comes loose all that $ is down the drain What is the best tile cement to use and this cement tile can be installed on vinyl tile and install ceramic tile on it
Can you install ceramic tile on top of a wood floor?
If it sits over a cement floor, then no. If it is a nailed down floor, then you can, but you still have to install a cement board.
Is it necessary to prime plywood floor before installing ceramic tiles?
Ceramic tiles are normally laid on a cement base. If the floor has any flexibility at all, the tiles will wind up cracking. But if you do have to install tiles on top of wood, then yes, the wood has to be sealed because the grout is mixed with water, which can damage unsealed wood.
Does glue have to be removed from cement floor before ceramic tile is laid?
You're mum got laid last night.
Cement used for ceramic floor tiles?
Ceramic floor tiles need an acrylic fortified thinset. The acrylic can be added as a liquid or can be already in the mix. There are premixed thinsets available on the market. These are not preferable since they are often not as strong. _________________________________________________________________________________ The cement used for fixing ceramic tiles is white cement or ordinary portland cement. The white cement gives better bonding than the ordinary cement. The use of white cement will not be economical when compared to ordinary cement.
Should you remove carpet glue from plywood before laying ceramic tile in sunroom?
If the carpet glue is dense enough to affect your tile cement then you should remove it by sanding. -If it's only sparse then it won't matter.
How much does it cost to install cement?
It cost as much as it costs to install cement. Ken It cost as much as it costs to install cement. Ken
What is the best adhesive to install a ceramic tile to an oak plaque?
Cant must use under lament like cement board or detra soils wood moves to much
What is the composition of grouting cement?
What is composition of cement and any other metrial for grouting on floor ceramic tiles.
What is the composition of cement tile grout?
What is composition of cement and any other metrial for grouting on floor ceramic tiles.
Can you put ceramic tile over Luann?
You have to put a cement board like Hardibacker, Wonderboard or Durock over the ceramic tile.
What cement should you use to put tile over vinyl floor tiles?
That would depend on whether they are ceramic tiles or more vinyl tiles.
