Ceramic House Numbers Question

CosmicMiami · Nov 15, 2013

I have some 8" x 3" number tiles. I want to put the tiles on a placard to attach to my front gate and need some advice on how to put the tiles on the placard.

Must I use DurRock or another similar type substrate? Can I use some PT ply and attach them directly using construction adhesive?

Suggestions please?

Thanks.

oh'mike · Nov 15, 2013

I suggest you use clear silicone caulk---it drys slowly ,so tape them until the silicone is set---

joecaption · Nov 15, 2013

No way would I suggest using pressure treated plywood.
It's going to be soaking wet, It just loves to delaminate and buckle.
It's going to shrink a lot when it dry's out.

oh'mike · Nov 15, 2013

I did not notice to pressure treated wood---cedar would work well---prime and paint the exposed parts--

CosmicMiami · Nov 17, 2013

Still looking for a solution here. I could use cedar I guess. Wondering if construction adhesive is sufficient or if I should use mortar.

oh'mike · Nov 17, 2013

Use silicone caulk----if the tiles ever need to be removed the caulk silicone caulk can be cut----it will seal the wood from moisture behind the tiles---

ddawg16 · Nov 17, 2013

How about a chunk of HardiBacker?

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