The best way to prepare a countertop is to start with 1/2" plywood and
thinset 1/2'' Durrock cementboard on top. Here is the exact process:
1. Cut 1/2" plywood board to match outer edge of the face frame for your
cabinets. Secure to cabinets with screws.
2. Mix latex modified thinset and spread on plywood with 1/4'' to 3/8''
trowel.
3. Cut and place cementboard on thinset. This includes a 1'' piece
overlapping the front edge.
4. Use 1 1/4'' exterior screws every 8'' to secure board.
5. Tape all seams using 2'' fiberglass mesh tape.
6. Determine layout and patterns.
7. Tile can then be installed using a 1/4'' square notched trowel or larger.
It is recommended that you use a latex-modified thinset.
8. Grout after 24 hours.
9. Seal all grout after 72 hours.
thinset 1/2'' Durrock cementboard on top. Here is the exact process:
1. Cut 1/2" plywood board to match outer edge of the face frame for your
cabinets. Secure to cabinets with screws.
2. Mix latex modified thinset and spread on plywood with 1/4'' to 3/8''
trowel.
3. Cut and place cementboard on thinset. This includes a 1'' piece
overlapping the front edge.
4. Use 1 1/4'' exterior screws every 8'' to secure board.
5. Tape all seams using 2'' fiberglass mesh tape.
6. Determine layout and patterns.
7. Tile can then be installed using a 1/4'' square notched trowel or larger.
It is recommended that you use a latex-modified thinset.
8. Grout after 24 hours.
9. Seal all grout after 72 hours.
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