How To Ceramic Tile A Concrete Floor

Once the grout has had time to set repeat the process.

How to ceramic tile a concrete floor.

The compound will expand and rise to reach the correct levels of the rest of the concrete. Using an acid based cleaner or deep cleaner of your choice clean the concrete and allow it to dry thoroughly. Examine the floor and see if there are any cracks or pits that need to be fixed and use the proper concrete repair kit to repair them. Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.

If you discovered any defects on the floor fill them with a concrete patch or self leveling compound to achieve a flat surface that s ready to receive ceramic tiles. In order to install that great new flooring the ceramic tile floor must be removed and the concrete subfloor must be exposed and prepped. Spread thin set again on a small surface and lay the next tiles in the same manner described above. Mix the grout as specified on the package and begin liberally spreading it over the tile using the grout float.

Slowly pour the compound into the areas that you previously marked as low. Use the level to check the alignment of the tile flooring. Put this mixture onto the concrete flooring using the flat side of a trowel. 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.

Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles. Making sure the tile flooring is level. Because a successful ceramic tile installation depends on a solid unyielding substrate it seems that the use of cork tile under ceramic tile would mean disaster for the installation. Then use a damp rag to wipe any excess grout from the face of the tile.

Work with one quadrant at a time applying the thinset mortar. Installing tile directly on concrete. Yet this application does make sense since concrete is heavy solid and is typically thought of as an unbending uncompromising material. Ceramic tile floor removal can be a bear especially from concrete but diy is possible for the ambitious.

Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature. Carefully examine the concrete surface for any cracks and small holes. Use the float to make sure there are no low spots. Use a trowel to spread the compound until it is as flat and smooth as possible.

Work with patience and tap the tiles to lock them into position. Step 5 setting down the ceramic tiles. With the cracks patched apply a latex modified crack resistant thin set. Also make sure that it is smooth and level.

Allow the compound to dry for 24 hours before starting on your tile. Securely tap the ceramic tile in its rightful location with a rubber mallet.