We used a laser level to make sure we had a straight edge to start to install luxury vinyl tile over concrete. Luckily, our outside wall was perfect, making the first row super easy. Then it was as simple as peeling and sticking down the vinyl floors. Just make sure the second row i...
Ceramic tile installation on a wall: This article describes how to install ceramic tiles on a masonry wall to stop leaks, efflorescence, and to construct an attractive, durable wall covering. We discuss installation of ceramic wall tiles on masonry surfaces, on a leaky concrete wall, on cement...
Apply pressure on the tile with your hands to adhere it to the plywood underlayment. Install the next tile with the edges closely but not too tightly butted. Continue this process until you fill out the whole quadrant. Apply adhesive to the remaining area of the floor and lay down the rem...
Expert step-by-step advice on how to install ceramic tile on a countertop, from preparation through selecting materials, setting tile, and grouting.
However, if you have carpet or carpet tiles installed, you should not try to install carpet tile over the top. The carpet is soft enough that it will cause the carpet tiles to move when walked on. This will not provide you with a very solid floor to walk on, and the carpet tiles wi...
(hover over the links to learn more about the article) Step 1 : Checking the Subfloor There’s a lot of confusion about what constitutesa suitable subfloor for tileand what substrates you can (and cannot) tile over. The majority of installations take place over a wood or concrete subfloor...
Step 2 - Install the Concrete Board When installing over chipboard, you need to install concrete board over the top of it before tile can be installed. If you install tile directly onto the chipboard, it will eventually crack and break. Mix up some thinset and apply it to the bottom of...
If you are installing carpet over concrete, check for moisture or damage to the floor. Any cracks should be filled in with waterproof filler and leveled. If the carpet will span between two rooms, you may consider taking doors off their hinges so you can comfortably access the floor as you...
Both tile and laminate flooring planks can be installed over wood or concrete subfloors. Since you must level either type of subfloor before laying tile, if you decide that you want to replace a tile floor with laminate flooring, you won’t need to do as
It’s also not recommended to install vinyl roll on tile due to the telegraphing effect where the joints of the tiling become visible on the surface of the vinyl roll. If you are installing on tiles, you need to use a levelling compound to ensure the floor is level and flat. • ...