Trowel on a thin layer of thinset mortar over the.
Tile on wooden floor in bathroom.
Choose wood look tile from a wide range of colors like a dark walnut or light ash and even gray.
How to tile on a wooden floor.
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.
A plywood subfloor should be a minimum of 5 8 thick depending on joist spacing topped by 1 2 cement backer board.
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Cut the backerboard to fit the edges of the room with a carbide.
If you are still uneasy about using wood in a bathroom and there is ample reason to be cautious you may want to consider porcelain tile or luxury vinyl planking both of which can look remarkably like natural wood.
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.
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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.
Because of its water and stain resistance it is also an ideal choice for mudrooms and basements.