How Do You Install Tile On A Bathroom Floor?
Even with the wide variety of flooring materials available, traditional glazed tile remains the best choice for bathrooms. It’s moisture-resistant, easy to clean and comes in just about any style and color you could want. For bathrooms, it’s important to use a thick, waterproof underlayment like cement board (never plywood; it can soften with moisture and crack the tiles). It’s also important to seal your grout after installing the tile to give it extra protection. Remove the toilet, using your pipe wrench to disconnect the water supply and the mounting screws on the base. Put a wadded-up towel in the open drain to prevent sewer gas from rising into the house. Remove any other obstructions from the floor, including floor trim. Strip the floor down to wood subfloor if it isn’t already. Lay cement board over the whole floor, installing it with carpenter’s glue and screws set every square foot. Use your razor knife to score and break the boards as needed to fit, staggering the seams so th
