How To Install Ceramic Tile On Concrete Basement Floor

As you move on to the subsequent rows use the spacers to keep your pattern square.

How to install ceramic tile on concrete basement floor.

Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature. Dry fit the tiles on floor. Lay several porcelain tiles in a row using spacers to simulate joints. Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.

The commercially available mortars generally need to be mixed with a proportional amount of water. 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. It will be the guide to ensure that the tile application will fit the area of the flooring. Tape a large piece of plastic over the concrete floor securing all edges with duct tape.

If you feel that despite all precautions the basement floor may get wet put down 2 by 4 inch sleepers cover with plastic and then install the plywood as the subfloor. Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles. Once everything is ready start by applying a layer of mortar to the floor. For ceramic tile nail cement boards to the concrete floor with concrete nails so they won t move then apply mastic tile and grout.

Measure a 2 foot section of tile. Skip this step and we guarantee your new tile will crack right over the cracks in the concrete. Rather than using cement boards cbus the favored method is to use an uncoupling membrane. Lay the tiles into the mortar and using the spacers make sure you are running even with the chalk line.

If you attach the tile to concrete you need to take special precautions by uncoupling the tile from the concrete. Place the tile firmly on the mortar moving it slightly back and forth so it attaches to the mortar properly. If you find moisture you will need to abandon the. Cut the tiles to the desired size with a nipper then mark the room flooring to make quadrant divisions with horizontal and vertical lines once the tiles have dry set.

Decide on the pattern to be installed and dry set it. Use tile spacers for grout joints. Wait 24 hours and check under the plastic for moisture. When setting the tiles work in grids of 2 tiles by 2 tiles.