Do I Need Cement Board Under Floor Tile

I d like to get as close as possible to matching the height of the existing tile.

Do i need cement board under floor tile.

If i thinset the cement board down using a 1 4 x 1 4 trowel and screw it every 8 will the thinset end up being 1 8 thick. Cement board also provides an additional layer over a plywood or particleboard subfloor adding stiffness to the tile. This is a distinct advantage over plywood and drywall. This is the industry standard most preferred by construction pros when installing ceramic or porcelain tile backer board comes in four foot by eight foot and three foot by five.

Do it yourselfers can use either 1 2 or 1 4 inch cement board in certain applications while other scenarios mandate 1 2 inch board. Cement board is a type of underlayment that is now standard for most tile installations but particularly for floor tile.