Installing tile directly on concrete.
Tile over concrete floor in basement.
One of the first steps in refinishing a basement or turning a garage into a usable room is to put down a new floor.
Large tile require a deeper thin set bed to make up for the minor adjustments in flatness of floor and tile.
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.
Laying your concrete basement floor with ceramic tiles is an excellent way to enhance both the beauty and lifespan of your concrete basement floor.
The notch trowel size depends on the tile type and size.
Tile is available in many different sizes and styles and the price range is equally broad.
Apply redgard for waterproofing and to protect against cracks.
The early application of tiles as floor finish was not as successful as it is today because older style tiles broke too easily.
Installing a tile floor in all or part of your basement lets you have some fun with design while still quickly covering up existing concrete floors.
Concrete floors are durable and easy to clean but not very attractive.
With new technology the durability and appearance of tiles have tremendously been improved making the use of tiles a favorable option to various flooring repairs.
Check for complete coverage of thin set mortar by pulling up one tile it should cover at least 80 of the back of.