Installing over wood.
Install floor tiles porcelain.
To install ceramic tile over wood the wood surface must be structurally sound enough to support the weight of the tile.
Install ceramic tile over a subfloor that s no less than 1 1 8 inches thick.
Watch our how to install ceramic and porcelain floor tile videos and learn the steps needed for a successful installation.
Because porcelain is very hard and strong it is more expensive than ceramic.
The cost to tile an 80 square foot bathroom floor is 780 1250 using vinyl ceramic or porcelain tile.
Vinyl and ceramic are bargain choices but porcelain may be a better long term value.
A thinner subfloor will cause the floor to flex due to the weight of the tile.
A flexing subfloor results in cracked tiles and grout and a lot of headaches.
For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 120 square feet the cost to install ceramic floor tile starts at 11 62 17 82 per square foot.
Ceramic tile floor installation costs tend to be low compared to many other common types of flooring.
Actual costs will depend on job size conditions and options.
Chipboard cushioned vinyl flooring particle boards of any type oriented strand board osb interior grade plywood tongue and groove planking and hardwood floors are unsuitable substrates for direct installation of ceramic tile.