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09-26-03, 05:58 PM

dad23

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Granite Tile Installation

I'm making a 36x48 kitchen table with granite tile top. Using 3/4-inch birch plywood under the tile. I'm trying to decide if I can lay the thinset & tile directly on the plywood, or if I need to first attach a 1/4-inch concrete board on top of the plywood, then apply the thinset & tile? Any ideas/opinions? Thanks!

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11-04-03, 07:51 AM

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do not put the tile directly on the wood as the expantion/contraction of this material will cause tiles to loosen, crack and separate. nail or screw a concrete board to the wood then apply your thinset and set your tile.

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11-04-03, 01:30 PM

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for a table you'll be fine. Your not planning on dancing on it are ya!This table is for inside?(not exterior)

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11-04-03, 02:04 PM

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I would use denshield to install on, even though you wont be dancing on it, it couldnt hurt. Tiles need stability.

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11-04-03, 04:11 PM

ee3

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See TCA details F-142,-F-143,-F-150-,F152-,F-155 ALL ON WOOD

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