What Ceramic Tile Base Can I Use Over Solid Wood Subfloor That's Not too Thick?

3/4" t&g plywood (not OSB) over 3/4" boards would be adequate by itself, in my opinion. The industry often suggests 1-1/4" as a minimum, and you would exceed that

1. Solid wood doors vs Composite

I like real wood, too. If you are going to paint them, they will need the same care as anything else you paint. If you leave them with a natural finish, they just need dusting. Occasionally they might need cleaning with a spray cleaner, like Formby's orange oil cleaner. Just spray it on and wipe the grime off. It works really well. I just redid a 60-year-old oak door that was exposed to the weather and had not been touched since the house was built. I cleaned it with Formby's and then used a natural product made of orange oil and beeswax, wiped in on, let it soak in, then rubbed it off. Looks brand new, and it's protected from the elements, too. No reason it wo not work on inside doors.

2. Will engineered hardwood floors be as durable as solid wood?

most new "engineered" flooring products are more durable, last longer, require less maintenance than natural products

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