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Can you install cement board over wood laminate?

I know that cement board can be installed over a vinyl floor, but can it be installed over wood laminate? I am planning to install 12x12 slate tile and want a good foundation without having to do any more work than necessary. Thank you.

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1. Yes is the simple answer.
2. NO! The laminate is a floating wood floor, and you want your cement board firmly screwed to the subfloor. You will need to remove the laminate floor. Sorry.
3. NO!!!! Your cement board needs to be thin set down & screwed or stapled the moisture in the mud will blow up the Laminate,The job would look good for about month then your slate would jump off the floor
   
   
   
   The laminate is real easy to remove
   
   all you do is remove the base or trim use a skillsaw to make couple of cuts, the rest will come right up in pieces remove the pad. If the floor is concrete you dont need backer board
   
   good luck !
   
   
   
   one tip: seal your slate once before you grout makes for easy clean up