[Ron6519]

What base are you tilling on? Is this a laminate you're putting ply on top of?
Ron

 

[epsilon]

No, its bare bones plywood that I'd be tiling on...old laminate was turn off.

 

[Ron6519]

Then why don't you use 1/4" concrete board? Very little difference between that and the thickness of ditra.
Ron

 

[epsilon]

Well,i have some left over membrane from the bathroom... I'm just concerned that the plywood won't provide the proper base. Are you saying that the cement board is necessary? I'd still want to use a membrane on top of the cement board wouldn't I?

 

[Ron6519]

Well,i have some left over membrane from the bathroom... I'm just concerned that the plywood won't provide the proper base. Are you saying that the cement board is necessary? I'd still want to use a membrane on top of the cement board wouldn't I?

You don't mention how thick the plywood is. Tile reqires more the 3/4" with a double thickness edge.
Are you aware of the issues with a tile counter? Darkening around the wet areas. Staining around the stove.
You can offset that with a special grout, but I don't know if it will eliminate the issue. Maybe someone with a tile counter will advise.
Ron

 

[epsilon]

You don't mention how thick the plywood is. Tile reqires more the 3/4" with a double thickness edge.
Are you aware of the issues with a tile counter? Darkening around the wet areas. Staining around the stove.
You can offset that with a special grout, but I don't know if it will eliminate the issue. Maybe someone with a tile counter will advise.
Ron

yeah, hoping somone else will chime in too. not to say you haven't been helpful... On the issue of the plywood it is... (walking away to double check...) 3/4" thick.

 

[epsilon]

oh and again, i understand the longevity issues with tiling; especially concerning the grout. Like i said though, i fully expect to rip this all out in a few years. As of right now, i've spent a total of $90 to tile this and may not need to spend any more depending on the outcome of this thread. Lots cheaper than re-laminating it by myself which i have absolutely no experience doing.