This is another of my articles on How to Tile. Floor tiling is fast becoming one of the many DIY tasks that the average DIY handyman can I feel confident about undertaking. Like any DIY task it is prudent before you start to have a plan. You need to know exactly what process to follow or your attempt at saving money by doing it yourself could end up costing you money by having to get a professional in to fix your mess.
What I will attempt to show you in this article is how to tile. Floor tiling does not have to be difficult so here are some easy steps to follow.Fein MultiMaster
- The first thing you must ensure is that the surface is completely flat. If you have removed the old tiles all of the cement should be removed. Because a tile is not flexible it cannot accommodate even the slightest hump or bump. Take note that it is not advisable to tile on top of a wooden floor. By their very nature floorboards tend to move as weight is applied,which means that every time you step on it the boards beneath the tiles will move, which will in turn will cause the tiles to shift and it is highly likely that over time they will crack.
- Next mark the centre point of each wall approximately 1 inch above floor level. At these marks tap in a small nail and tie two chalk line tightly between the Nails on opposite walls. Snap the chalk lines by pulling them upwards one at a time and letting them go. They should snap against the floor and leave at chalk impression on the floor. This should leave you with a chalk intersection in the middle of the floor, this point where the two lines cross is the centre point of your floor. This is where your tiling will begin.
- It is now a good idea to lay out your tiles loosely and decide carefully what pattern you want to follow, after all you will be looking at this handiwork for a long time to come.
- When you have decided what pattern to follow, begin at the centre point and apply your adhesive. You will laying tiles in opposite directions from each other so if you can imagine yourself in the middle of the floor you will lay one at your right hand, and then one at your left hand and so on until you reach the wall on your right and the wall on your left. Only apply enough adhesive to lay about four or six tiles at a time. As you are just learning how to tile, floor tiling can be time-consuming and my advice is not to use a quick setting adhesive as it sometimes does not allow you much time to fix mistakes. Make sure to use tile spacers at the corner of each tile, as this will keep each tile the same distance apart.
- When you reach the walls it is likely that you will need to cut tiles. Carefully measure the depth of cut you require and mark the tile with a sharpie. Place the tile in your tile cutter and mark the tile with the blade. Snap the tile gently and it should easily break. When you have cut your tile place the cut side of the tile against the wall leaving the finished side outward.
- Continue with this process until your floor is complete. Do not underestimate the importance of finding the exact centre. Just to be sure you have definitely got it right, measure it twice. Get this wrong and everything else will also be wrong.
- When your tiles have set you will now be in a position to apply your grout. Mix your grout according to the instructions on the packet and apply with a floating sponge taking care to ensure that every joint is filled. After about 45 minutes begin to wipe the tiles in a circular motion to remove excess grout. It is likely that you will need to do this several times. When you're happy with your grout leave it to set for at least 24 hours.
- When learning how to tile, floor tiling is a good place to begin because everything is flat in front of you, whereas with wall tiling you have the added issues with tires slipping etc. Go-ahead and give it a go, the satisfaction you will get when you stand back and look at your handiwork will be worth the time and effort and of course, money saved.
How to tile. Floor Tiling is one of those DIY tasks that when approached properly with the right tools, and the right planning can be carried out successfully. To make a success of anything instructions are necessary and laying tile is no different.fein
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Thanks for Reading
Bob.
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