RONA - How To Lay Floor Tiles

Tile can be installed over various types of subfloor. The most suitable materials for the subfloor are concrete, plywood and cement board. A plywood subfloor needs to be 1¼ in thick, which is the thickness of two 5/8 in panels. Another option is to lay a thin synthetic lath (about 3/16 in thick) if you don’t want to raise the floor level too much. Tools and materials you’ll need: - Bucket - Chalk line - Electric screwdriver - Grout float - Hammer - Knee pads - Measuring tape - Notched trowel - Level - Pe