If you're trying to remove aceramic tile floorset in mastic, scraping away the grout and dousing the entire floor in water should loosen the tiles enough to make them easy to pry off, and you should be able to save the tiles. If the floor is set in a thick mortar bed on a concrete...
Painting a ceramic tile floor is possible, and it can greatly improve the look of outdated flooring. It's also a lot less expensive than ripping out and replacing old tiles. If you do decide to paint, it's important to do the job correctly, especially in high-traffic areas and those wh...
You wouldn't clean a stainless-steel refrigerator with a product meant for an enamel surface. The same concept applies to your tile. While tile floors are incredibly durable, specific tile needs special care. For example, ceramic and porcelain floor tiles are relatively low maintenance, while coa...
Existing Ceramic Tile Flooring But what if you have a ceramic tile floor like I did? You’ll need to remove the tiles, underlayment, level the subfloor andthenlay your vinyl plank flooring. I go through this whole process below so keep reading; you can also check out myvideo tutorial. ...
Ceramic tile:White vinegarand water create an effective, odor-eliminating, nontoxic cleanser for this floor surface—great for households with pets and children. Put It Through the Wringer A string mop, or “yacht mop,” is what most people think of when they think “mop.” A sponge mop, ...
Applying the ridges in straight lines not only allow the adhesive to collapse more easily when laying your tile. This also helps to remove more air from the adhesive, thus ensuring a stronger bond between the tile and adhesive. Step 6: Laying the ceramic tile ...
The first step of the installation process requires you to ensure that the floor is level. If it’s not, you can use a leveling compound you can find at a hardware store. If there is older flooring, you need to remove it. For instance, you cannot install ceramic floor tiles on vinyl...
Bona Mop:I've never tried this product, but it comes highly recommended along with their Bona Tile and Laminate Cleaner. You can't walk on the flooring after using it until it is completely dry. This is only recommended to remove old floor cleaners and then use the vinegar and water trea...
Based on Remodeling Calculator’s estimated costs, here’s some pricing to consider: Budget: $4.60 per square foot for ceramic tile, $3.80 to $6.70 per square foot to install.Midrange: $6.70 per square foot for granite tile, $5.45 to $7.50 per square foot to install.Splurge: Up ...
Vinyl flooring is made of several layers of materials sandwiched together, such as polyvinyl chloride resin, pigments, and plasticizers. Luxury vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, and luxury vinyl plank are the three types of vinyl flooring. They come in many styles, from realistic wood to ceramic tile. ...