Installing laminate countertops step 4.
Tile on plywood countertop.
Glue and staple another layer of plywood 1 4 in over the 3 4 in.
On counters that won t be exposed to water you can install the tile directly to the plywood.
If you re crafting a new counter from scratch the following bullets detail how to build a new countertop using plywood and concrete boards.
Plywood if necessary to build up the thickness to match the edge tile.
Use the flat end of the trowel to push the thin set over the surface of the plywood.
For added protection top the plywood with a sheet of plastic that serves as a moisture.
Prepare the tile countertop base if not purchasing or using a preexisting counter.
Use the notched side of the trowel to comb through the thin set to get a uniform thickness.
I am planning on replacing the tile on the countertop in my kitchen.
To tile the counter top attach a temporary apron to the counter and dry run the tiles on the counter leaving a grout joint.
Save money by installing a tile countertop yourself.
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.