Floor Tiling On Concrete For A Bathroom

Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles.

Floor tiling on concrete for a bathroom.

Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature. Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4. Skip this step and we guarantee your new tile will crack right over the cracks in the concrete. Its a lot like tiling a shower.

To properly install tile over concrete the bathroom slab floor needs to be smooth and level. Im using a white porcelain tile with a little bit of ta. Concrete bathroom floors are most commonly found in homes with slab foundations or in basements where the floor already consists of a 4 to 8 inch concrete slab that rests directly on the soil. Any cracks in the surface of the slab need to be repaired before you begin as well.

And depending on your home style and the location of the bathroom you may already have concrete lurking beneath old sheet vinyl or ceramic tile on the slab foundation or a basement floor. Choosing the right materials will not only make the installation go smoothly but it will also keep your floor tile looking beautiful for years to come. The materials you need also depend on whether you plan to install floor tile in a wet area such as a bathroom or a dry area such as a living room. If you remove the old surface flooring you may well find a surface that can be patched and finished to become a beautiful polished concrete floor.