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While you can lay tile directly over a concrete slab using thin-set adhesive, donât make the mistake of applying tile directly to a plywood subfloor. No matter how firm the subfloor; the plywood will expand and contract at a different rate as the tile, causing cracks to develop in the grout lines or tiles over time.
If thereâs anywhere the pricing of a tile job can go awry, itâs usually in the cost of floor preparation. Tile must be laid on a clean, level and structurally sound subfloor. If the subfloor is made of plywood, a concrete backer board will be required, since tile does not properly adhere to unsupported plywood.abor. Pricing labor for laying tile depends on the type of tile, the intricacy of the pattern, and any specialty elements included in the job. Generally, more cuts require more time and should be priced higher.