Tile On Plywood Countertop
If you re crafting a new counter from scratch the following bullets detail how to build a new countertop using plywood and concrete boards.
Tile on plywood countertop. If installing over bare plywood in a moisture prone area first cover it with a moisture resistant membrane such as 15 pound felt paper or 4 mil polyethylene sheeting. Installing laminate countertops step 4. Prepare the tile countertop base if not purchasing or using a preexisting counter. Glue and staple another layer of plywood 1 4 in over the 3 4 in.
Use the flat end of the trowel to push the thin set over the surface of the plywood. On counters that won t be exposed to water you can install the tile directly to the plywood. Mark with a pencil for chalk lines. Whoever did the counter before used 1 2 thick plywood 1 thick particle board and a layer of some type of fiberglass sheet over the plywood and particle board layers.
For added protection top the plywood with a sheet of plastic that serves as a moisture. Save money by installing a tile countertop yourself. To tile the counter top attach a temporary apron to the counter and dry run the tiles on the counter leaving a grout joint. Tile adheres most effectively to construction or exterior grade plywood that is cut to fit your countertop.