Installing laminate countertops step 4.
Tile on plywood countertop.
Mark with a pencil for chalk lines.
Use the notched side of the trowel to comb through the thin set to get a uniform thickness.
Save money by installing a tile countertop yourself.
I am planning on replacing the tile on the countertop in my kitchen.
Tile adheres most effectively to construction or exterior grade plywood that is cut to fit your countertop.
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.
If you re crafting a new counter from scratch the following bullets detail how to build a new countertop using plywood and concrete boards.
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.
Prepare the tile countertop base if not purchasing or using a preexisting counter.
For added protection top the plywood with a sheet of plastic that serves as a moisture.
To tile the counter top attach a temporary apron to the counter and dry run the tiles on the counter leaving a grout joint.
Plywood if necessary to build up the thickness to match the edge tile.