How Do You Install Mold Resistant Tiles Over Concrete Floors?
You can help mold-proof damp locations, such as basements or bathrooms, by using mold-resistant tiles. In addition, the use of an “air-gap membrane” laid underneath the subfloor will help keep your floor out of contact with water in the first place. Although installing mold-resistant tiles over concrete floors isn’t much more difficult than installing regular tiles, care should be taken during installation so that your floors will stay dry far into the future. Clean the concrete floor. Sweep away any dust or debris and check the floor to make sure that there aren’t any nails or other objects poking up through the concrete–if you find them, saw them off or pull them out. If there are valleys and dips in the concrete, you can use a concrete leveller to make the floor smooth and level. This can be found at just about any hardware store. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and allow the leveller time to cure. Roll the air-gap membrane out over the concrete floor. Make sure t
