Latex will help that bond to last.
Gluing marble tile to wood.
How to glue tile to wood.
Remove any obstacles from the installation area.
Fill in all large gaps and holes as these will prevent proper adhesion of the tiles.
Unscrew register covers and save the screws.
Clean excess wet glue as soon as possible as it is virtually impossible to remove once.
Level the surface using a wood filler.
In any case to bond tile to wood you must use a flexible thin set mortar with a latex additive.
It is recommended for repairs to marble tiles.
Epoxy grout is faster drying than cement grout.
Clean the surfaces of the wood and the marble.
Epoxy grout can be color matched to suit your marble.
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Unscrew switch plate and outlet covers and set aside.
If you are putting marble on a cabinet or a vanity you may need to add.
How to glue marble to wood hunker.
Wood shrinks and swells with humidity and frosts which can break the bond between ordinary tile and thin set.
Epoxy dries rapidly so work fast.
Tips on gluing marble with epoxy.
Spread the glue onto both marble pieces using a popsicle stick.
A putty knife and a dust.
Remove any loose debris or sawdust.