Use the flat end of the trowel to push the thin set over the surface of the plywood.
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No matter how firm the subfloor.
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Next we ll add a lightweight tile backer material called denshield over the plywood.
While most floor tile these days is installed onto a layer of cement board or similar backerboard it is possible to lay tile directly over plywood.
A number of different types of substrate are used for tile including plywood.
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The only special tool you need is a wet saw with a diamond blade.
The plywood will expand and contract at a different rate as the tile causing cracks to develop in the grout lines or tiles over time.
Nearly any type of counter can be overlaid as long as it is strong enough to support the overlay.
And finally we ll lay out and install the 12 in.
But a number of precautions must be taken to ensure a successful installation.
Use the notched side of the trowel to comb through the thin set to get a uniform thickness.
Step 2 lay the backer board.
Home centers and tile shops carry a huge selection of marble limestone and granite and the installation techniques are virtually the same as for ceramic.
While you can lay tile directly over a concrete slab using thin set adhesive don t make the mistake of applying tile directly to a plywood subfloor.
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Almost every registered professional across the nation will tell you that there is no way to know for sure whether a previous installation is structurally sound enough to provide a strong enough foundation and while there are exceptions to the rule they.
You can also remove your existing counter and lay down a new base of plywood.