Planning the layout for a tile project is usually the hardest and most time consuming step.
How to lay out a ceramic tile floor.
Watch this video to learn how a pro does it.
If you have items in the way like radiator pipes or bath pipes you ll need to drill holes in those tiles ahead of time so they can fit in place.
Tiling a floor overview illustration by gregory nemec.
When you re ready to lay the tile you ll need to start from the exact center of the floor and lay the tile in lines toward either wall leaving a small space between each tile.
Lay out the tile by dividing the floor into sections of a manageable size such as 2 by 3 foot squares.
Use the row of tiles from the above step as a guide and lay out additional tiles in an l shape.
A flexing subfloor results in cracked tiles and grout and a lot of headaches.
A thinner subfloor will cause the floor to flex due to the weight of the tile.
How to plan tile layout.
Install ceramic tile over a subfloor that s no less than 1 1 8 inches thick.
If you re thinking about installing a tile floor in your home it s important to take the time to figure out the best way to arrange the individual tiles.
Steps on how to lay tile 1.
In most rooms square and rectangular tiles will fit.