One of the first steps in refinishing a basement or turning a garage into a usable room is to put down a new floor.
How to put tile on concrete floor in basement.
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.
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.
Tile is a nice addition to any basement.
Ceramic tile flooring is considered to be one of the most cost effective and low maintenance flooring materials available.
Installing tile directly on concrete.
November 21 2019 july 11 2017 by the flooring lady.
However if you choose to remodel your basement and need a new floor the first thing to consider is what type of floor you need.
Follow these steps on how to install a tile floor.
It protects against moisture and provides a visual contrast to the rest of the house.
Mop the entire floor area of your basement as any dirt or dust is a potential hazard to the success of your tiling job.
Yet this application does make sense since concrete is heavy solid and is typically thought of as an unbending uncompromising material.
Remove stubborn dust and dirt with a mop soaked in a solution of bleach and water.
Concrete floors are dull drab and boring but oftentimes people lack the time or the necessity to lay down an alternative floor.
Remove dusts and debris with a vacuum cleaner and a broom.
Step 2 cleaning the concrete flooring.
How to install cermamic tiles on concrete floors a step by step guide.
Customer wants to tile the concrete floor throughout their entire basement.
After mopping allow your concrete.
Concrete floors are durable and easy to clean but not very attractive.