Ceramic Tile Floor On 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. We have our large kitchen and hallway that was originally covered by 12 x 12 ceramic tiles on top of 3/8th inch plywood. A number of different types of substrate are used for tile, including plywood.
But a number of precautions must be taken to ensure a successful installation: This will expose the plywood underlayment. If the tile is stuck to plywood, the strategy is a little different.
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The subfloor is 3/4 inch plywood. A stiff plywood flooring under your tile is very important. If the tile is stuck to plywood, the strategy is a little different. Lauan is not sturdy enough,.