Tiling A Concrete Floor Video

In this beginners tutorial i show how to set out your tiles how to cut and lay tiles how to mix and apply adhesive.

Tiling a concrete floor video.

How to seal a concrete floor for tiling. Ceramic and porcelain tile are so frequently installed at or above grade level on a cement board underlayment or directly on plywood that it almost seems novel to install tile directly on concrete. Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4. A concrete floor is a good base for laying ceramic tiles provided it is level and free of cracks or abrasions.

Yet this application does make sense since concrete is heavy solid and is typically thought of as an unbending uncompromising material. Installing tile directly on concrete. One of the first steps in refinishing a basement or turning a garage. How to prepare for laying tile over a concrete floor.

Afterwards you should grout the floor to get a neat appearance. After you have installed tile flooring on the whole concrete floor you have to leave it for a couple of days until the thin set dries out. For that reason it is best to use an elastomeric crack. Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles.

Concrete floors are durable and easy to clean but not very attractive. Self leveling compound can be purchased at your local home improvement store and applied to the concrete floor prior to tiling. Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature. How to tile and grout a bathroom floor.

Skip this step and we guarantee your new tile will crack right over the cracks in the concrete.