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marionsisk
Jul 13, 2012, 12:08 PM
What do I use as a base to install 12 x 12 granite tile on a countertop ?

massplumber2008
Jul 15, 2012, 02:24 PM
Hi Marion

Use 1/4" cement board on top of a clean plywood. For best results use thinset mortar between the plywood and cement board. Then install the granite tile using a thin set mortar, or even a polymer-modified thinset mortar although I think that is overkill here!

Mark