Home entrance with on-screen text explaining why plywood was installed after tile removal in Homewood.

Why Plywood Was Added After Tile Removal in Homewood

Matt Pehr
October 22, 2026

Video by The Floor 4U. See a Homewood flooring-preparation project where The Floor 4U used plywood to help rebuild floor height after tile removal.

The video identifies a floor-height issue after tile removal. Its description reports that the bottoms of the door jambs sat approximately 3/4 inch above the exposed floor. That measurement describes the gap; it does not specify the thickness of the plywood used.

Read the full guide: Why Plywood May Be Needed After Removing Tile Flooring

The Floor 4U is owned by Matt Pehr and serves Mokena, Will County, and nearby communities. The linked guide explains the planning decisions behind the visible details. The video is a project reference; hidden preparation and product specifications cannot be established from the finished footage alone.

On-screen text

Why would we install plywood after removing tile?

The door jambs were left 3/4" above the floor

Proper floor preparation matters. | Homewood, IL

Read the related homeowner guide.

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