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Putting Ceramic Tiles On Wood
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I'm tiling ceramic tiles on wood and the adhesive says to seal the wood first, What do I seal the wood with, PVA, paint, varnish? Anyone done the sucessfully ?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Nothing wrong with a coat of PVA, although good adhesives don't necessarily need it.
Because of the differing flexibility and rate of expansion/contraction, it's best to use a flexible latex adhesive.
If it's a floor, then a thing called a 'de-coupling membrane' is advised. Although they've managed to overcomplicate things with many different types available. Basically, it's a net that prevents cracking from movement.