Installing a tile floor is a big job, but it’s a project that you can definitely do yourself. Here are the steps to installing a tile floor:
- Decide on the layout of your tile floor. You’ll want to sketch out a rough plan of the floor before you start. This will help you figure out how many tiles you need and where to start.
- Measure the area of your floor and calculate how many tiles you’ll need.
- Start in one corner of the room and lay out a few tiles to see how it looks. Make sure to leave a small gap between the tiles for grout.
- Once you’re happy with the layout, start laying out tiles in rows, making sure to stagger the joints so they don’t line up.
- When you reach the end of a row, cut tiles to fit using a tile cutter or a wet saw.
- Apply adhesive to the floor and then lay the tiles in place. Use a trowel to spread the adhesive and make sure the tiles are pressed down firmly.
- Let the adhesive dry for 24 hours before grouting.
- Grout the tiles using a grout float. Make sure to pack the grout into the joints and get rid of any excess grout.
- Let the grout dry for 24 hours before sealing the tiles.