A flexing subfloor results in cracked tiles and grout and a lot of headaches.
How to lay ceramic floor tiles on floorboards.
To install ceramic tile over wood the wood surface must be structurally sound enough to support the weight of the tile.
2 get the creaks under control.
A thinner subfloor will cause the floor to flex due to the weight of the tile.
Keep in mind that floor tiles should be laid with the first tile centered in the middle of the floor working onward from that.
Check that the floor is level by pushing a 1 2 m 4 foot carpenter s level around the floor and marking any dips or rises.
Installing over wood.
Install ceramic tile over a subfloor that s no less than 1 1 8 inches thick.
Before you start remember that using the correct trowel and mortar is critical to a successful tile project.
Find the right trowel and mortar here.
You ll see how to complete each step and work the required tools such as trowels manual snap cutter wet saw and tile nipper.
Watch our how to install ceramic and porcelain floor tile videos and learn the steps needed for a successful installation.
Clean and secure the floorboards you want to cover.
Floor or wall indoors or out and tile type and size are all factors.
Before you start your diy project you ll need to measure up the floor you want to cover and choose the right floor tiles for the job.
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.
Covering floorboards with ceramic tile is like covering any other type of flooring except for the floor preparation.
1 choose your floor tiles.