It will also provide a stronger adhesion between mortar and concrete.
How to install tile on a concrete basement floor.
After mopping allow your concrete.
Once everything is ready start by applying a layer of mortar to the floor.
Pour just about an entire bag of the dry mixture into a large bucket.
Step 3 plan your layout.
This is an optional step but can really benefit your tile installation in the long run.
Step 2 cleaning the concrete flooring.
Mop the entire floor area of your basement as any dirt or dust is a potential hazard to the success of your tiling job.
Remove dusts and debris with a vacuum cleaner and a broom.
The commercially available mortars generally need to be mixed with a proportional amount of water.
Apply a layer of paint on anti fracture and waterproofing membrane material liquid rubber polymer that goes on like wet paint and dries into a flexible rubber coating on the surface to the top.
Mortar is basically the adhesive that helps the tile stick to the concrete so choose the one that best suits your needs and your current situation.
Add just enough water to get the dry mixture wet and begin mixing.
Continue to mix until the texture is creamy.
A concrete sealer prevents moisture from staying underneath the ceramic tiles.
The next step is to apply a concrete sealer on the floor surface.
Remove stubborn dust and dirt with a mop soaked in a solution of bleach and water.
If anything it would be difficult to screw the cbu into the concrete especially with the middle layer of thin set.