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Replacing subfloor and ceramic tiles?

Using 3/4 interlocking plywoodCurrent ceramic floor has cabinets installed over it - new floor will be laminate and they recommend Luan plywood how am I going to match original height so cabinets backsplash and plumbing all go back at correct height?

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If it's Pyrex, you can use it, but be cautious about radical temperature changes. For example, when you take it out of the toaster oven, don't immediately put it down on a cold surface. Put it on your stovetop or something. And don't try to broil in it, just bake in it at, like, 350 max.
Even thick ceramic can be inappropriate for oven use. Look on the bottom of the dish, does it say conventional-oven safe? If not, then don't put it in a hot oven. I used to bake bread in a coffee can, nice for the holidays. You can also bake in your pyrex mixing bowls, but be sure to cool upside down on dry towels covered with waxed paper or paper bags.
its generally linoleum floors that recommend a smooth sanded plywood subfloor - luan being the cheapest a floating laminate floor could just go over the existing tile, if it has an irregular surface use a leveling compound to flatten it before installing the laminate most plumbing hook ups have enough play that 1/2 inch shouldn't matter much
All depends on how the ceramic was installed. Only after you rip out the ceramic will you know your heights. I ve seen ceramic over a cement mud job ( excellent) . This is 3.4 or more. Over cement board ( good) cement board is 1/2 plus tile thickness. I ve seen done on luan and directly to sub floor (BAD). Laminate does always need to go over luan, ANY flat , hard, solid surface will do. So your new TG 3/4 is fine You don t even need the TG just regular ply will work and be cheaper. Any questions you can e mail me through my avatar, I ve attended several installation seminars as well a installed a couple 100,000 s/f. GL

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