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Default Installing 1/2' thick ceramic tile over oak floor

Mikepier wrote:
Then glue and screw the plywood to the joists, followed by 1/4"
Hardibacker over that plywood.


I figured it would better to put 3/4" plywood rather than 1/2" plywood
plus 1/4" hardibacker, right or wrong?


I suggest the 3/4" ply + the Hardibacker. With the plywood there's
chance of flexing, the backerboard adds density which helps to eliminate
flex problems. You'll sleep better. :-)

I posted this link the other day. It's a short but IMHO extremely
important read. Check it out.
http://www.ttmac.com/deflection_limitations.htm