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How do you tile over asphalt?

Updated: 10/21/2022
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There isn't a good way to tile over asphalt. Because of temperature changes, asphalt expands and contracts on a regular basis and this will cause the tile to crack. Also, tile will allow water to get through and cause a problem with freezing between the asphalt and the tiles.

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