Has anyone every used Ceramic Tiles to re-do bathroom floors? I've seen it done on HGTV but just wanted to knw if it was really that easy?
2006-08-31 10:17:23 · 6 answers · asked by Z. 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
We've tiled a few rooms, it's not hard, but it takes time and practice. Here's what you need to know:
Laying out the grid can be time consuming, but very worth the trouble.
Cutting tiles straight across or boxy is easy. Curves are more challenging- don't expect a perfect arc.
You don't have to do glue down the tiles all at once, but you do want to do the grout all at once. DEFINITELY use the spacers that you can put ONE in the middle of the four corners and stick above the tiles to pull out easily. The tiles need to dry in the glue at least a day before grouting.
Consider the color of your grout as carefully as the color of tile you buy. Mix the grout carefully and use a tile sponge to get the grout smooth. Carefully clean as much grout as possible off the tiles.
The grout must dry at least a day before sealing. You should re-seal your grout to maintain your floor as directed on the sealant. The spray on sealer is magic for smaller areas. A large area might get expensive and more time consuming?
2006-08-31 10:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by tariele 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, ceramic tile are completely acceptable for bathroom floors. As for easy installation, if you have never tiled before that may pose a problem. I suggest splitting your floor evenly (make even cuts for either side of the room) both front and back and side to side. Be sure to pull the toilet, you'll need to replace the wax ring before resetting it. Your only other problem may come at the doorway. Make sure you under cut the jambs and cut your tile to fit underneath to keep from a half *** look. You have used a tile saw before i hope?
2006-08-31 17:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by really 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's NOT that easy. I'm a contractor and I do ceramic. Depending upon your skill level, you might be able to do it, but for a bathroom floor, I recommend letting a tilesetter do it. Bathroom floors take a lot of abuse from heat and water and this is a job you want done right. Depending on the size of your bathroom, you should be able to get a nice tile job for a few hundred dollars
2006-08-31 17:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by builditrite1 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband did our bathroom floor in ceramic tiles and he did a good job for not having tiled before. If you do it, make sure you get a grout sealer. I didn't do this and the grout turns brown and I have to scrub it once a week!
2006-08-31 17:26:45 · answer #4 · answered by crazycatlady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you buy a good tile cutter , take your time and use spacers it is pretty easy. It takes a few days because you have to let it dry good before grouting. Then you need to let the grout dry for at least one day before you seal it .IT MUST BE SEALED . Or all your work will be for not. If it is your first time I would suuggest using smaller tiles, easier to cut. And NEVER start in a corner!
2006-08-31 18:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by donald b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure they are floor tiles before you start... if they are wall tiles and you put them on the floor they will break in no time... if you don't know take one to a home building store and ask them..It's not hard try taking in the week end seminars at Home Depot and learn how to do it right and have fun
2006-08-31 18:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by bluedanube69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋