Expert Answers in Plywood Substrate

Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Expert Answers installation Plywood Substrate Waterproofing

Is it required to have a Waterproof Membrane under a Floor Tile Installation in a Mud Room, Laudry Room or in a Bathroom floor

Donato Pompo Donato Pompo · Sep 12th, 2020

ANSWER - It depends on what type of mat was used over the plywood on whether it is an acceptable installation method.  Although it would be ideal to install a waterproof membrane in areas that…

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Backer Board Ceramic and Porcelain Tile cracks Expert Answers Exterior failures installation Plywood Substrate Standards

Why is by Exterior Covered Deck Tile Backer Board Installation Causing Tile to Crack?

Donato Pompo Donato Pompo · Sep 8th, 2020

ANSWER - Normally when you get cracking over a suspended floor following the joints of the tile backer board that the tile was bonded to, it is due to a combination of excessive deflection in…

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Ceramic and Porcelain Tile Expert Answers Plywood Substrate Squeaky Floors

Why is my tile making noise when I step on them?

Donato Pompo Donato Pompo · Apr 11th, 2018

ANSWER - I am assuming that the tile was adhered directly to the plywood subfloor. he VersaBond LFT thin-set does meet ANSI A118.11 for bonding to exterior grade plywood substrates. If the tile feels solid,…

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