Tile Over Wood Floor Installation

Installing over wood.

Tile over wood floor installation.

Installing tile over a wood subfloor is a lot easier today than it was when i started my remodeling career. You can make things easier by using a. The old fashioned mud method of floating a thick mortar bed in preparation for the tile has given way to using cement backer board over a plywood subfloor. How to install vinyl tiles over a wood floor.

You shouldn t tile directly over hardwood flooring since it can expand contract and cup due to seasonal changes in temperature and humidity. To install ceramic tile over wood the wood surface must be structurally sound enough to support the weight of the tile. Tiling over an uneven surface will give you less than stellar results so level out any globs of dried grout with a sander and secure loose tiles with fresh tile adhesive before beginning the project. 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.

Cut the backerboard to fit the edges of the room with a carbide tipped scoring tool. Still you may need to tile directly over an existing hardwood floor for instance to avoid raising the floor level significantly relative to an adjacent floor. Before installation carefully remove the baseboard along the walls. Check out the basics below to get started.

If so make sure the floor is solid and well sealed. Replace it only after the installation is finished. Photo by mary cook pros of wood look tile. Sand the wood floor make sure it s thoroughly clean and dry until it s as smooth and even as possible with no bumps or rough areas.

First determine how much tile you will need for the job. Step 1 determine how much tile you will need. Floor tiles usually should be laid over a strong underlayment of cement board or treated plywood. In comparison real hardwood flooring costs an average 5 to 10 per square foot with installation running an additional 4 to 8 per square foot.