How Do You Prepare A Floor For Tiles?
Laying ceramic or stone tile is a rewarding project. Repairing popped up tile is not. Before you begin your tile project, you need to prepare your floor. This article will tell you everything you need to know to get your floor ready to accept new floor tiles. Remove everything from the floor. This includes furniture, cabinets and old flooring. Old tile is difficult to pull up, but with persistence and a chisel & hammer, you can pop them up. Vinyl flooring can often be pulled up with the help of an iron, or even a steamer. While it is possible to lay tile on old vinyl flooring, it is not recommended. Starting with a bare floor is the best way to ensure success in laying new tile. Make sure there or no nails, screws or staples popping up anywhere. Ensure the floor is flat and solid. Tiles are not flexible, and your floor shouldn’t be either. Stiffen the floor by using additional screws in the sub floor. Joists can be tightened by bridging them together underneath. Joints in the sub floor
