After mopping allow your concrete.
How to put tile on concrete floor in basement.
It protects against moisture and provides a visual contrast to the rest of the house.
Ceramic tile flooring is considered to be one of the most cost effective and low maintenance flooring materials available.
No problem i said but i m wondering if i need a membrane such as ditra between the tile and the concrete as the little voice in my head s telling me that slapping tile on thinset over concrete is unwise.
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.
November 21 2019 july 11 2017 by the flooring lady.
Tile is a nice addition to any basement.
One of the first steps in refinishing a basement or turning a garage into a usable room is to put down a new floor.
Concrete floors are dull drab and boring but oftentimes people lack the time or the necessity to lay down an alternative floor.
Follow these steps on how to install a tile floor.
Installing tile directly on concrete.
Yet this application does make sense since concrete is heavy solid and is typically thought of as an unbending uncompromising material.
Remove dusts and debris with a vacuum cleaner and a broom.
For ceramic tile nail cement boards to the concrete floor with concrete nails so they won t move then apply mastic tile and grout.
Step 2 cleaning the concrete flooring.
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.
Concrete floors are durable and easy to clean but not very attractive.
Remove stubborn dust and dirt with a mop soaked in a solution of bleach and water.
Customer wants to tile the concrete floor throughout their entire basement.
Most often concrete floors are seen in basements and other out of the way places.