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DebraGlenzer: 4 months ago

Can I apply my adhesive directly to my porcelain tile rather than to the plywood subfloor?

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Lowheadroom: 4 months ago

You can, but applying the adhesive to the subfloor will give you a more level finish.

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briefandpointless: 4 months ago

just makes the job slower..thats all...

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rjstew14: 4 months ago via iPhone

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Walt_OReagun: 4 months ago

You CAN ... but it's best to follow the directions and apply it to the floor.

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Dingoelgringo: 4 months ago

That's not the way it is done, why would you prefer to do it backwards?

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rjstew14: 4 months ago via iPhone

Throw the tile around like frisbees till they go in place. I'm a tiler. I would know.

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jdudre: 4 months ago via iPhone

Applying the adhesive to the tiles will be pretty messy.

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williamgervais: 4 months ago via iPhone

It's called buttering. In some cases you have to. But on an open floor it much quicker to apply it to subfloor. Buttering also makes it a little harder to keep floor smooth and level

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