{"id":1496,"date":"2024-04-25T10:21:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T08:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/?p=1496"},"modified":"2024-04-25T13:35:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T11:35:26","slug":"can-you-tile-on-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/can-you-tile-on-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Tile on Wood?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When it comes to tiling&nbsp;and learning&nbsp;<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-tile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to tile<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a lot of&nbsp;myths,&nbsp;questions and uncertainty towards&nbsp;a particular question:&nbsp;<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">can you tile&nbsp;on&nbsp;wood<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?&nbsp;Simply, the answer is&nbsp;yes!&nbsp;By&nbsp;following&nbsp;some&nbsp;simple rules, you are not only able to&nbsp;tile on wood, but&nbsp;in fact <strong>there is<\/strong><\/span><strong>&nbsp;no more difficulty to&nbsp;tiling<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>&nbsp;on wood<\/strong> than there is&nbsp;on any other surface!&nbsp;And&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;here to tell you exactly what you need,&nbsp;to&nbsp;know&nbsp;how to&nbsp;tile&nbsp;on wood&nbsp;successfully.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713\" id=\"hs-cta-138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713.png\" alt=\"* Do you want to get the guide on 4 common errors to avoid when  professionally laying tiles? Click here and download it for free.\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, '138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Modified-or-Unmodified-Thinset-Characteristics-768x507-1.jpg\" alt=\"can you tile on wood\" class=\"wp-image-1503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Modified-or-Unmodified-Thinset-Characteristics-768x507-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Modified-or-Unmodified-Thinset-Characteristics-768x507-1-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Things to&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">consider<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">asking yourself,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">can you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;tile on wood<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;important to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">note that because <strong>wooden floors<\/strong><\/span><strong>&nbsp;bend, expand&nbsp;and shrink<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>&nbsp;naturally<\/strong>, making it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;very easy for tiles to move and crack under the pressure if it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;you do<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;not install<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;them<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;correctly.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">re planning to tile over a wooden surface<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one of the first and most important things&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you need to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">do is&nbsp;<\/span><strong>ensure the wooden subfloor has enough rigidity&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>to not disrupt the tiles<\/strong> as well as <strong>selecting the correct tile adhesive<\/strong>, that is flexible<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;to manage the small movements in the subfloor.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Common issues you&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">may<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">face<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are several&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>typical problems<\/strong> that can arise&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that you need to consider&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">when&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">asking,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">can you tile on wood<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">surfaces such as floorboards&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or chipboard floors<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deflection due to load applied<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The floor will deflect according to the stiffness of the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">structure and the load applied to the tile. If the adhesive is not flexible or laid thick enough to absorb the force and movement applied,&nbsp;<\/span><strong>there\u2019s<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>&nbsp;a high risk<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the tiles will&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">begin to move and may crack.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>This issue is particularly worse when working with large format tile<\/strong>, due to the size of the tile and added weight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expansion and contraction\u00a0due to\u00a0temperature rates<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When there are changes in temperature, wood expands and contracts at a much higher rate than other surfaces&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and materials such as mortars,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ceramics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;and stone.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;you need<strong> to take into consideration the right&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>adhesive<\/strong> to use that can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;effectively manage the changes in the wood.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expansion and contraction due to moisture &amp; humidity<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hether&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;due to atmospheric humidity or from water spills, wood swells when it gets wet.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>This can be a big problem<\/strong>, particularly&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">if&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;tiling over wood in wet areas such as a shower or bathroom<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;also important to remember, if you are&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">planning to tile over wood in areas such as these, <strong>you must make sure the wood is not wet<\/strong> before you&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plan to install your tile.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Movement\u00a0joints<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tiling directly onto floorboards,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can come with added risks as movement beneath the tiles could result in&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unwanted cracks and broken tiles.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><strong>Hairline cracks can often start to&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>appear<\/strong>, if<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">there\u2019s too much movement and interruption in the joint<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;under the increased load of the tiles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The joints&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can be supported by&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">joists,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;will reinforce&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the floor&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d remove&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the additional pressure from the tiles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:2160,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/alicatar-una-pared-a-media-altura-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"can you tile on wood\" class=\"wp-image-1509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/alicatar-una-pared-a-media-altura-1-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/alicatar-una-pared-a-media-altura-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Step-by-step guide: can you tile on wood<\/span>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When&nbsp;it comes to your&nbsp;tiling project,&nbsp;always&nbsp;start by making sure the surface you&nbsp;are tiling onto,&nbsp;is even and secure to ensure a long-lasting finish.&nbsp;Here\u2019s&nbsp;our<strong> step-by-step guide<\/strong> to&nbsp;answer your question: can you tile on wood.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c\" id=\"hs-cta-04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" height=\"191\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c.png\"  alt=\"New call-to-action\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, '04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Secure loose floorboards<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first thing you need to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">do is to <strong>make sure&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>your floorboards are not loose<\/strong>. Make sure to check around your room for any loose or creaking floorboards that need to be secured down.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will help you create an even surface for your tiles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When nailing down your floorboards,<strong> take extra care to watch out for any hidden pipes or wires<\/strong> to avoid causing&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">any damage to them.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We recommend <strong>using shorter screws and l<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>ooking for where the current screws<\/strong> are placed to nail alongside these will help you reduce the risk of causing damages to any pipes or exposed wiring.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Typically,<strong> joists tend to run in the opposite direction to floorboards<\/strong>, so make sure to take this into consideration when&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">you\u2019re<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;nailing&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">down your floorboards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before moving onto the next step, as part of securing your floorboards, <strong>you should check to <\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>make sure your floor is even and level for when it comes to laying tiles<\/strong>. If your floor is not&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">completely&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">level, make sure to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sand&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">down these areas until your floor is even before moving on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Choosing your overboard<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under British standards, t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">main material you&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">should<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;use&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to lay over your floor before tilin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">g, <strong>th<\/strong><\/span><strong>is&nbsp;is&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>backer board<\/strong>. Backer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">board&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;lightweight, inexpensive material that is speci<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fically designed for tilling installations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We recommend using<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;backer board, as it will&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">contribute to a longer-lasting, more durable tile&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">installation.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;Another benefit of using backer&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">board<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;is the floor level. Due to the thickness needed for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;other materials&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to lay your tiles upon,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;this<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;along with the adhesive<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;will&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">increase the level of the room.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Backer&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">board<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;however,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>provides a thinner option for your overboard<\/strong> and helps to maintain a more consistent floor level from room to room.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Laying the overboard<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">properly&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">secure your overboard to the floor,<strong> a combination of screws and adhesive should be used&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong>before you begin tiling<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, helping to create a smooth, level surface<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Working from one corner of the room to the other, cut&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the overboard to fit the corner of the room, and work your way around, piecing together your overboard.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have fully layered your room, you can begin to stick things down.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Using tile primer<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before you move on to tiling your floor, <strong>the next thing you will need to do is&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>prime the newly created flat surface<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To prime your overboard, <strong>we&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong>suggest&nbsp;using&nbsp;a&nbsp;recommended primer&nbsp;for tiling wooden floors<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Do not use&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PVA as a replacement to primer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, as there is&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a high risk of water getting in behind the tiles and reactivating the PVA which&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;loosen&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your tiles<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This will help to promote <strong>better flexibility, waterproofing and adhesion to your adhesive and tile<\/strong>, resulting in a&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">better bond and overall tile laying experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">don\u2019t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;use a primer, there is a strong risk of your overboard becoming damp which can prove difficult to work with and cause further problems once you\u2019ve laid your tiles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5. Mixing your adhesive<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You are almost ready to begin tiling<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, but before you begin you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;need to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mix and apply adhesive to the surface.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When laying tiles on wooden floor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s, <strong>it is important to choose the most suitable type of adhesive<\/strong> for your project. W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e recommend using a flexible adhesive and grout as this will<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;react better to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">any movement from&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the wooden floor and reduce the risk of your tiles shifting and cracking.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/26965-mezclador-rubimix-e-10-energy-220-240v-1-a-rubiok-1-768x703-2.jpg\" alt=\"can you tile on wood\" class=\"wp-image-1504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/26965-mezclador-rubimix-e-10-energy-220-240v-1-a-rubiok-1-768x703-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/26965-mezclador-rubimix-e-10-energy-220-240v-1-a-rubiok-1-768x703-2-300x275.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To correctly mix<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;your adhesive, please <strong>follow the instructions on the manufacturers packaging<\/strong> as this will give you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;the correct measurements and instructions to follow to achieve&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the perfect consistency and bond for that adhesive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6. Lay your <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">tiles<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you have&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mixed your adhesive to the correct consistency<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, using a suitable<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;sized<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;trowel, <strong>spread your adhesive&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>onto your surface<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Instal-Porcelain-Tile-1024x680-1.jpg\" alt=\"can you tile on wood\" class=\"wp-image-1507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Instal-Porcelain-Tile-1024x680-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Instal-Porcelain-Tile-1024x680-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Instal-Porcelain-Tile-1024x680-1-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>lay your tiles<\/strong>, remembering to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018back-butter\u2019 your tile with adhesive to&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">create a strong bond between the tile and the overboard<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And there you have it!&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We hope&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">we\u2019ve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;answered your question on \u2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">can you tile on wood<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more tiling <strong>tips and tricks<\/strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;how to tile, please check out more of our blog articles&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8\" id=\"hs-cta-54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" height=\"628\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, '54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); 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