How To Lay Ceramic Floor Tiles In A Bathroom

You are only going to work in one quadrant at a time.

How to lay ceramic floor tiles in a bathroom.

Its a lot like tiling a shower. To tile a bathroom floor start by spreading a layer of thin set mortar onto the entire subfloor with a notched trowel. Begin laying tiles at the center point of the two layout lines setting each tile into the mortar by tapping it gently with a rubber mallet. Begin placing tiles in a straight line towards either wall leaving a small space in between the tiles.

You must keep these arrows pointing in the same direction as you are laying floor tiles to ensure pattern alignment. Use plastic spacers at each tile corner to maintain even grout lines between the tiles. Then place cement board on top of it to reinforce the floor. Determine tile layout if using a contrasting trim lay edge tile first.

First get the toilet out of your way. Keep a supply of wax rings on hand if you plan to reinstall the toilet at the end of each day. Start by laying a single half row of floor tiles in both directions without mortar starting at the center point and working outward. Insert spacers between the tiles.

Spacers are available where tile is sold. Some tiles have directional arrows on the back. Starting at the center rehearse your tile pattern by simply laying them on the floor without any adhesive or glue. Use tile spacers to make sure tiles are square and evenly spaced.

Prepare the room for installing ceramic bathroom floor tiles. Then lay tile in a configuration that will use the most whole tiles and best fits the space. Im using a white porcelain tile with a little bit of ta. Im on the next step to my bathroom remodel how to tile a floor.

Stuff a rag in the hole to block sewer gases. Continue laying tiles until you ve covered the mortared area.