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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.
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∙ 15y agoyes If you want them to last then no.Use tilebacker
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∙ 8y agoCeramic tile should always be layed over a cement-type board or board made specifically as tile backer. Plywood is not moisture resistant and may delaminate.
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∙ 15y agoCheck with the tile manufacturer or the distributer of the tile, they'll tell you what adhesive to use.
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∙ 13y agoDon't do it! Laminate should be a floating floor -- not nailed or glued down. Just pick it up!
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∙ 13y agoyes you can but
it is not recommended to install ceramic tiles over vinyl
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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.
When installing a plywood subfloor what must you do to the floor end joints?
Stagger them
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 of underlayment do you need when installing tile floor?
Before installing tile flooring, you need a clean FLAT surface. Tile is not a flexible material so the flat surface ensures the tile will match up correctly. You also need to sand the underneath flooring so that the grout and tile cement will be able to form a cohesive nature with tile and permanently fix the tile to the 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
What is the average cost of installing porcelain tile in Cleveland?
cause it is
What tools would I need to buy for installing ceramic tile?
The most important tools you'll need for installing floor tile would be a tile trowel, a tile cutting saw, and a level. Additional tools that might aid in installation, but are not necessary would be a square and a plumb line.
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.
Can you replace a tile floor with wood laminates withouth removing tile?
If you are installing a floating laminate floor, you can easily put it right over the tile.
How do you remove ceramic tile glue residue from tile after installing ceramic tile floors?
It depends on the type of ceramic adhesive. Many of them can be taken off tile with lacquer thinner on a rag.
