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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.ile. Ceramic tile comes in a myriad of colors, sizes and styles. The cost of the actual tile can vary from as little as 49 cents per square foot to upwards of $15 per square foot.