How To Install Ceramic Tiles On The Floor

Install ceramic tile over a subfloor that s no less than 1 1 8 inches thick.

How to install ceramic tiles on the floor.

Lay the tile flat and then with mild pressure slide the tile 1 4 inch back against the thin set ridges then slide it back into place. For making curved cuts you can use tile nippers. Use a thin set product to install ceramic tile over existing tiles. Grout the tile after removing the tile spacers use the rubber float to press the grout into the tile seams.

Put the first test tile onto the thin set bed. Install only a few tiles at a time spreading adhesive for two or three tiles. Place spacers between the tiles to establish the grout lines. Then holding the float at a 45 degree angle firmly draw the long edge of the float across the tile seam.

Work in small sections. As you near cabinets doorways walls and other flooring stops trim tiles as needed for installation. Ask if sanded caulk is available in a color that matches your grout for the floor tub and floor wall tile joints. It is recommended to sand the floor using 80 grit sandpaper.

If adhesive oozes up between tiles when you press the tile into place you are using too much adhesive. First get the toilet out of your way. After the tile has been sanded clean and remove all particles and dust before applying a floor leveler product to fill in grout lines and level the surface completely for the new tile application. A thinner subfloor will cause the floor to flex due to the weight of the tile.

Use a tile cutter for small straight cuts. Use the center tile as a reference point and install the remaining tiles along straight lines. Prepare the room for installing ceramic bathroom floor tiles. A flexing subfloor results in cracked tiles and grout and a lot of headaches.