How To Install A Tile Floor In A Basement Bathroom

Use your tiling trowel to draw lines in the thin set so it will bond then you lay the tile down and give it a little nudge.

How to install a tile floor in a basement bathroom.

Hey it s natalie from the creative mom. Mortar is basically the adhesive that helps the tile stick to the concrete so choose the one that best suits your needs and your current situation. Thin set is the goopy grey stuff that you put on the floor under the tile. Its a lot like tiling a shower.

Prepare the room for installing ceramic bathroom floor tiles. Remove dusts and debris with a vacuum cleaner and a broom. Im on the next step to my bathroom remodel how to tile a floor. I partnered with ridgid to show how to tile a bathroom floor.

Once everything is ready start by applying a layer of mortar to the floor. I ll walk you through every step of the process from sheetrock to shower pan to tile. Ask if sanded caulk is available in a color that matches your grout for the floor tub and floor wall tile joints. How to tile a basement shower.

Step 1 inspect your basement floor for damages. Stuff a rag in the hole to block sewer gases. I ve completed my first tile floor installation and i put together this video to show you all of the tips and tricks i found along the way. Inspect your basement floor for cracks rough surfaces leaks and any flooring anomalies before installing ceramic tiles.

Step 2 cleaning the concrete flooring. You don t want stuff squirting all over the place. First get the toilet out of your way. Uneven surfaces need to be thoroughly leveled.

You ve got to get the thin set thickness right. Installing the shower is the first thing we did in our basement bathroom. The damages must be repaired first. I am so excited to show you how to build and tile a basement shower.

Im using a white porcelain tile with a little bit of ta. Not to hard he man.