How Do You Layout Countertop Ceramic Tile?
If you want to update your counter top, but don’t have a large budget, ceramic tile is a great option. In this article I will tell you how to layout counter top ceramic tile to find the desired custom countertop look you are searching for. The first thing you need to do is make sure that the countertop surface that you will be doing the layout on is completely level. It can only have a variance of about 1/8″ in a ten foot section. Second determine if you will be using backer board or just plywood. You must use plywood as the base of the counter top, really there is no need to add the backer board on top, it is personal preference. Now you need to determine the size of the ceramic tile you want to use for your countertop. Ceramic tiles come in various sizes ranging from 1″ x 1″ to 16″ x 24″ or bigger. After you have determined the size of tile you will be using, now you need to find the surface area of your countertop. To do this simply measure the length of the countertop and the width
