How Do You Lay Kitchen Floor Tile?
Tiling your kitchen floor not only makes your kitchen look better, it also makes it more functional. Even better, it can be one of the easiest rooms to tile because it almost always has straight edges. While it might seem like a big project, it is well worth the time and energy put into it since tile floors can last for years. This article covers everything from how to prepare the floor, how to install backer board, how to place the tile and how to grout the floor. Remove the furniture and appliances from the kitchen. Since it may take several days before you are finished, you may want to plug in your refrigerator elsewhere or run an extension cord. Otherwise, consider this project your permission to eat out for a few days. Pry off the shoe molding using a pry bar or putty knife. You won’t need to remove the baseboards. Remove the old flooring if necessary. You should remove flooring that is loose, cushioned or uneven. Try to avoid removing vinyl flooring since it may contain asbestos.
