|
However, the concrete floor needs to be flat and level and free from any type
of chemicals that could prevent a proper bonding between the ceramic tile and
the concrete surface.
If there are any paints or sealers on the concrete it needs to be removed. There
are floor strippers, floor scrapers and abrasive scouring agents that you can
purchase from any home improvement store to help aid in this process.
Also, if the concrete floor is new, the installation of ceramic tile should be
delayed for 1 month to allow full curing of the concrete. The moisture levels in
concrete must be low (below 16%) for proper bonding of tile. If chemicals were
used in the curing process of the concrete then the concrete may be unsuitable
for directly applying ceramic tiles.
|
|
If the concrete floor is not level or a chemical was used in the curing process
you may need to apply a leveling agent to the concrete floor. You can test the
concrete for chemical additives by dropping a few drops of water on the
concrete. If it pools up and does not absorb into the concrete then a chemical
was more than likely used. Talk with your local ceramic tile dealer to determine
what leveling agent is most appropriate for the ceramic tile job. |
Finally, if the concrete floor is extremely smooth you may need to rough it up
with an abrasive scouring material to ensure a solid bond between the ceramic
tile and concrete floor.
Tiling over Wood Subfloor
Tiling directly over a wood subfloor is usually inadequate. Typically a house
has only a ¾” layer of tongue and groove plywood as the sublayer. For proper
ceramic tile installation you should first add at least another ½” layer of
exterior grade plywood on top of the subfloor. The plywood should be screwed or
nailed down every 6-8” throughout the entire surface area of the subfloor.
|
Find a Qualified Ceramic Tile Contractor in Your Area |
|
Get Free Quotes. Easy, Quick and No
Obligations!
For the home improvement or home remodeling project that is
too big for you, check out our partner
NeedContractor. They are a national
resource for finding pre-screened, insured, and licensed home improvement and remodeling contractors in your local area.
|
|
|
Get Matched in 48 hours with Ceramic Tile
Contractors! |
Luan, interior grade plywood, OSB, should not be used as the additional sublayer
material.
If there are already sufficient layers of subfloor wood material, make sure the
subfloor is level. If it is not, use a leveling agent to level out the area.
For more information on
ceramic tile and installing a shower pan membrane liner, see the
Shower
Pan Membrane Liner Installation Ebook
from HomeAdditionPlus.com. The Shower Pan Membrane Liner EBook will quickly
teach you the step-by-step process for installing the shower pan membrane liner
correctly. It includes instructions on framing the shower stall, pouring the
pre-slope and shower base mortar, and installing the shower pan membrane liner.
See HomeAdditionPlus.com's
Ceramic Tile Calculator
How to Finance your
New Home Project - FirstAgain
 can
help provide funds for your new home improvement project if financing is
required.
Apply online today !
Related Ceramic Tile Information
Additional Ceramic Tile Resources from Amazon.com
|
