What Will Thinset Bond To

Firstly, thinset is designed to work with concrete or stone tiles. So, it can create a strong bond between tiles(stone, porcelain) and concrete.

Does thinset adhere to plastic?

There are a number of specialty mastics sold that can work for linoleum or laminate surfaces, and there are specialty thinsets and mastics designed to withstand extra movement, but they are still not rated for use with plastic.

Does thinset bond to plywood?

Thinset is the wet base that you first trowel on the plywood to make the tile stick. Higher latex content is essential for bonding to plywood. A quality unmodified thinset should be used and mixed with a latex additive.