Exterior grade plywood is the preferred subfloor under tile rather than osb since it deflects less and is more resistant to water and moisture.
Tile on wooden floor in bathroom.
Because of its water and stain resistance it is also an ideal choice for mudrooms and basements.
Choose wood look tile from a wide range of colors like a dark walnut or light ash and even gray.
Janseptember 22 2009 at 4 40 pm.
How to tile on a wooden floor.
Weberset pro lite rapid is a lightweight rapid setting ultra flexible s2 low dust cement based floor tile adhesive for interior and exterior use.
Tiling floorboards with wood effect tiles offers a variety of benefits over natural wood including being more durable and easier to maintain and keep clean.
Lay down 1 2 inch thick cement backerboard over the wood subfloor or hardwood.
Apply fiberglass tape to each seam in the backerboard to cover it.
If you love the look of a wooden floor but don t love the maintenance that comes with it then it might be time to consider wood effect tiles instead.
Cut the backerboard to fit the edges of the room with a carbide.
Wood look plank tile can be used in kitchens or bathrooms on the floor on the wall.
A plywood subfloor should be a minimum of 5 8 thick depending on joist spacing topped by 1 2 cement backer board.