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Subfloor directly on perimeter wall tiling.
One advantage of this method is that it allows the installer to accommodate small flaws and unevenness in the subfloor.
This free tile calculator estimates the total number of tiles needed to cover an area such as a floor wall or roof.
I have visited several tile stores and received conflicting subfloor thickness requirements.
Secondly i would never tile directly over the plywood as this video seems to imply is acceptable.
The layer of mortar usually has a wire mesh reinforcement embedded in it.
Fill seams in the subfloor with caulk.
Because most old homes only use 1 2 plywood or osb.
Once very common mortar bed installations involve pouring a thin layer of cement mortar and embedding the ceramic tile directly into it.
The subfloor is 5 8 t g.
It s usually a good idea to vacuum the floor just prior to spreading the thinset for the tiles.
We are planning on using ceramic tile with granite counter tops.
I plan on installing the floor tile small mosaic first with a perimeter gap un caulked.
I ll either use 1 4 inch cement backerboard or a proprietary product like schluter ditra.
Then install the wall tile 3 6 subway leaving a gap of 1 8 grout line width and caulking.
When the tile installer enters the room and is ready to begin working the subfloor must be completely flat and clean and all mortar used to install the underlayment must be dry.
It is a good idea to put half inch plywood underlay to strengthen the floor before using modified thin set to put the tile directly on wood.
Hey it is generally not a good idea to put tile directly onto your subfloor.
Rogeraugust 21 2015 at 4 58 pm.
If you find hollows and valleys you must fill them with a self leveling underlayment.
Check for dips in the floor by sliding a 4 foot to 6 foot straight edge in different directions all around the room.
It can also account for the gap or overlap between tiles.
In my experience tile applied directly to plywood will be a short lived installation and more likely to encourage rot in areas near a tub or shower.