Granite tile countertops in a kitchen...?

Question

Do you have to use backerboard when laying granite tile countertops in a kitchen?

Answer 1

Yes check out these websites.

http://www.tileandstonetips.com/granite....

http://www.creativeceramicandmarble.com/...

Answer 2

1. make sure cabinets ar leveled

2. use 1/2 plywood

3. apply 6mil plastic as a moisture barrier

4.use 1/2 cement board

5, use a non-modified thin set mortar

hope it helps...good luck

Answer 3

#/4 ply and 1/2 inch cement board or 2-   i/2 inch pcs "crossed"  grain going diff ways for strength and cement board thin setted down  and nail or  screwed  securely down..  Tile Council recommend minimum of 1 and 1/4 inch total substrate.. but on a counter top go as strong as poss because of the cabinet top gaps..  GL

Answer 4

If you are tiling a countertop with granite tiles, it is a good idea to first put down heavy 4 or 6 mil plastic as a vapor barrier over at least a 1" plywood underlayment.  You can then either s***w down 1/4" cement board or for an even thinner application, s***w downsheets of masons metal lath.  Once either of these is down, trowel on thinset mortar and set the tile.