This is a helpful guide on how you can install tile flooring on your own without having to spend a dime on professional fees. This guide will definitely appeal to do-it-yourself kind of people.
With any home improvement project you need the right tools to finish the job successfully. A good worker is nothing without his tools. Review this list of tools before you start on your tiling project.
- Level
- Goggles
- Glass Cutter
- Carpenter's Square
- Sponge
- Clean rags
- Grout float
- Pencil
- Tape measure
- Hammer
- Notched trowel or spreader
When you want to install tile flooring on your kitchen floor, you need special tools. Each of the tools mentioned above perform a special function that will aid you while you are installing tiles on your floor.
Now you must prepare your floor for the tiling process ahead. First thing you should is to make sure that the floor is strong enough to support the tiles. Tiles can get pretty heavy and they must be installed on flat surfaces.
Next, begin laying the tiles from the center of the floor and just keep laying the rest of the tiles until the entire floor surface is covered. Spread the adhesive evenly around and underneath the tiles. If you wish you have wider grout area, you can use the tile spacers.
After layering all the whole tiles that will fit, start cutting up the ceramic tiles that you will need to fill up the empty spaces. Install tile flooring carefully because it will be hard to do them over.
By:Rashel Dan
