Using an acid based cleaner or deep cleaner of your choice clean the concrete and allow it to dry thoroughly.
How to install ceramic tiles over concrete.
One of the first steps in refinishing a basement or turning a garage.
And the result is hard wearing and attractive flooring.
In this article i m going to show you how to install ceramic tiles on a concrete floor substrate.
Chipboard cushioned vinyl flooring particle boards of any type oriented strand board osb interior grade plywood tongue and groove planking and hardwood floors are unsuitable substrates for direct installation of ceramic tile.
To install ceramic tile over wood the wood surface must be structurally sound enough to support the weight of the tile.
How to prepare for laying tile over a concrete floor.
Construction board panels are extremely light and easy to cut but they provide a very strong durable and waterproof surface on which tiles will be installed.
Installing ceramic tiles over concrete can help to create a more inviting indoor or outdoor living space.
With the proper tools laying a tile floor is a manageable do it yourself project if you want to save costs.
Concrete floors are durable and easy to clean but not very attractive.
Installing over wood.
There is a huge selection of tile styles and colors for you to choose from and the greatest benefit of using tiles is that they can be laid directly on top of preexisting concrete.
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.
Installing tile directly on concrete.
It may not be the easiest to install but it s not that hard either.
Concrete provides one of the most stable working platforms in the world and is the preferred foundation layer for a ceramic or porcelain tile installation.