Be careful to not stagger the joints more than 1 3 the length of tile.
How to lay ceramic tile on wood.
This old house recommends securing a 1 2 inch sheet of cement board.
Installing vinyl tiles over wood.
Installing ceramic tile can be tricky.
Installing vinyl tiles over wood requires slightly less prep work than ceramic or stone tile.
Finish laying the tiles for the first couple of rows placing 1 8 inch spacers in between the tiles and frequently checking that the tiles are even and level.
Successful tiling jobs are a direct result of good planning and a methodical approach.
Take the time to do the right amount of prep work before you begin.
Space the field and edge fasteners correctly the top layer of plywood should be screwed down every 8 inches on the edge and every 6 inches in the field or interior section.
Laying tile to veneer plywood risks loosening and unbonding the veneer creating an unstable base for the tile.
Installing over wood.