Attach Granite Tile To Hardibacker

Whenever you re laying tile on a wood subfloor you need to first install cement backerboard to prevent leaks and water damage.

Attach granite tile to hardibacker.

A less expensive alternative to a pricey granite slab is to use 12 x12 granite tiles instead. Though known for their durability ceramic tiles can become damaged or cracked. Skirts around a granite tile countertop are typically made of 1 1 2 to 2 wide granite pieces that exactly match the granite tiles or of wood that blends well with the look of the granite tiles. Not only do granite tiles make an attractive and durable countertop they re easy to apply and weigh much less than a solid granite top.

The board is relatively easy to install on a typical plywood sub top and it works with tile mastic. Unlike wood or drywall sub surfaces cement backerboard will not rot warp or grow mold and mildew when exposed to water. Depending on cabinet type choose a tasteful skirt to form the edge around the countertop. Never install new tiles over existing tiles or onto an unprotected wood or plywood floor.

Sometimes they can even fall off the wall a common occurrence in older homes where settling can add pressure by shifting how walls align potentially popping a tile off.