How Do You Install Ceramic Tile On Plywood?
Not only does ceramic tile add a distinct beauty to your home, it is also easy to care for and quite durable. Clean up is a snap. Floors require occasional sweeping and scrubbing, while counters and other surfaces can be washed with a mild cleaning detergent. Installing ceramic tile on a surface such as plywood is a moderately easy job for the handy do-it-yourselfer. With the right tools and a little background information, the job can be completed over a long weekend. Screw down cement fiber board over the plywood to ensure that the surface is level. Mark two intersecting lines (a plus mark) with a ruler and pencil in the middle of the room. This will help you keep your tiles even. Spread a small amount of thin-set mortar in the center of the room at the intersecting lines. Place a tile in the mortar flush with a corner of the intersecting lines. Give tile a slight twist to make sure it is properly embedded. Use a level to ensure it is a level surface. Place the second tile on the int