How To Tile Over Cement Floor

Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened.

How to tile over cement floor.

Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature. For ceramic tile nail cement boards to the concrete floor with concrete nails so they won t move then apply mastic tile and grout. Cleaning the concrete should be done before adding a floor leveling compound. If you attach the tile to concrete you need to take special precautions by uncoupling the tile from the concrete.

Leave at least 1 4 inch around the perimeter of the room to accommodate for expansion which is covered with baseboard. Thank you for reading. Cuts edge tiles using a tile cutting board or a tile wet saw. Make sure the blade goes exactly over the cut line otherwise the tile won t fit into place.

Once your repairs have dried take the time to seal the concrete. Tsp is a high strength cleaner which is useful for removing dirt grease and oil from your existing surface. Mix up a bucket of tsp tri sodium phosphate solution. Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.

Use a chalk line to mark your starting point on the concrete floor. Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose. Then use a square tool to check that the lines are perpendicular to one another. Spreading thinset t.

Next you have to apply thin set on the back of the tile by using the notched trowel. Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles. Sweep the floor thoroughly to remove all dust and debris. You can spread the adhesive on the concrete floor but sometimes it is easier to apply it on the back of the tiles.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of a good degreasing cleanser such as dishwashing soap or trisodium phosphate to a gallon of warm water and scrub. 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. Skip this step and we guarantee your new tile will crack right over the cracks in the concrete. Before you begin to lay the tile over your concrete slab make sure the concrete is properly prepared.

Work the chisel between the tiles and the concrete hammering them up with a 2 lb. Use a 3 4 or 1 in. The floor must be level or your tiles and grout will form cracks. Now that you have a reference point you can be sure that the first row of tiles will be properly aligned.

Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal. Scrub the floor with a brush and tsp and allow it to dry thoroughly. Masonry chisel and a 2 lb.