Space the field and edge fasteners correctly the top layer of plywood should be screwed down every 8 inches on the edge and every 6 inches in the field or interior section.
How to lay ceramic tile on wood.
Successful tiling jobs are a direct result of good planning and a methodical approach.
Installing ceramic tile can be tricky.
Chipboard cushioned vinyl flooring particle boards of any type oriented strand board osb interior grade plywood tongue and groove planking and hardwood floors are unsuitable substrates for direct installation of ceramic tile.
Laying tile to veneer plywood risks loosening and unbonding the veneer creating an unstable base for the tile.
Installing vinyl tiles over wood.
Installing vinyl tiles over wood requires slightly less prep work than ceramic or stone tile.
Laying tile over a plywood subfloor can be tricky but if you prepare the sub floor properly your tile floor will last for a lifetime.
Take the time to do the right amount of prep work before you begin.
To install ceramic tile over wood the wood surface must be structurally sound enough to support the weight of the tile.
Installing over wood.