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You would be better of removing the plywood floor completely - and tiling over the original surface.
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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 mix ceramic and porcelain tile together on a floor?
can you mix ceramic and porcelain tile on a bathroom floor
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 standard height for bathroom wall tile?
Generally, in the 4'-5' from floor range.
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.
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.
Bathroom Floor Tile?
form_title= Bathroom Floor Tile form_header= Install new bathroom tile in your home. What color tile would you like to install?*= _ [50] Do you need to remove old tile?*= () Yes () No Do you want to install under floor heating? *= () Yes () No What is the square footage of your bathroom?*= _ [50]
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
What is a sentence for tile?
We will tile the bathroom later.He dropped a heavy tile on his foot.
Can I tile over plywood on the bathroom floor?
Plywood is the sub-flooring. But you'll need a water barrier so water does not seep through gaps between tiles and warp or cause mold on the sub-flooring. Check with a DYI type construction store or hardware / handyman store to learn about your choices. You should also ask about the best type of tile and grout for use in a bathroom. For example, self-stick tiles would likely not be a good choice.
Should bathroom floor tile be placed before the fixtures?
yes the tile has to be fixtures and then put the tile
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 kind of floor is best in a bathroom?
The most important consideration when choosing floor for bathroom is moisture. The top three choices are ceramic tile, sheet or tile vinyl, or stone which can be expensive.
How many tiles are needed to tile a bathroom?
depends how big the tile is (area) and how big the batroom floor is (area)
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.
What should the Texture of Bathroom floor should be?
The bathroom floor should be of a slip-resistant material surface, whether it be tile, stone, vinyl, or carpeting.
