Attach Granite Tile To Hardibacker

Never install new tiles over existing tiles or onto an unprotected wood or plywood floor.

Attach granite tile to hardibacker.

While granite is a popular choice for kitchen countertops the high cost of materials and installation can put a big dent in your home improvement budget. Whenever you re laying tile on a wood subfloor you need to first install cement backerboard to prevent leaks and water damage. Unlike wood or drywall sub surfaces cement backerboard will not rot warp or grow mold and mildew when exposed to water. A less expensive alternative to a pricey granite slab is to use 12 x12 granite tiles instead.

The board is relatively easy to install on a typical plywood sub top and it works with tile mastic. 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. For walls and ceramic tile still in good condition simply reattach the tile. Though known for their durability ceramic tiles can become damaged or cracked.

Depending on cabinet type choose a tasteful skirt to form the edge around the countertop.