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Im wanting to lay tile directly against plywood in an entryway and dont have time to check archives (I know,I know) will check back in couple of hours ( Im at jobsite now) for what tipe of mortar or mastic to use. I always try to use some sort of backerboard but space requirements wont allow this time. Trying not to cut out the floor.

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  1. Guest_ | | #1

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    Polymar latex thinset

    Gabe

    1. Guest_ | | #2

      *Chris, b don'tuse Versabond thinset, a recent poster used it and his tiles are coming up. (It said on the bag, i not for use over plywood)jim

      1. Guest_ | | #3

        *Thanks guys, I did'nt know the name of the stuff but remember the thread on the tile popping....I'm on my way to get some!

        1. Guest_ | | #4

          *Thanks guys! On my way.

          1. Guest_ | | #5

            *Epoxy for plywood. Thinset won't grab very well as to the wood, and wood and the thinset will expand at different rates, so you need a very, very strong bond. That is why Expoxy is probably the only choice.

          2. Guest_ | | #6

            *Chris! don't know if you'll get this in time- USE BONSAL tm. MULTI PURPOSE THIN SET. specifically states on bag use over plywood. I posted the tile problem and relaid with this product. NO PROBLEMS

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