How Do You Install Tile On A Painted Concrete Floor?
Installing tile over painted concrete adds a few extra steps to your tiling job. Unfortunately, the tile cannot be adhered directly to the painted surface. Paint used on concrete will not bond with the tile adhesive. All paint will need to be removed before you begin installing the tile. Once the concrete floor is paint-free, the tiling process is similar to most other floor tiling jobs. Rent a circular concrete sander from an equipment rental store. Using the sander will generate a lot of dust. Tape off all air vents and doorways. Open a window and use a fan to blow as much dust as possible outside during the sanding process. Vacuum up all loose dust, debris and paint residue. Go back over any spots that have remaining paint with your floor sander. You need a completely clean surface to begin installing the tile. Find the center point of the room. Measure the midway point between two opposite walls. Snap a chalk line between these two points. Lay out a row of tile along this line and
