Flooring Tile - Ceramic tile over concrete slap in kitchen
Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.View Full Version : Ceramic tile over concrete slap in kitchen
boz8029
03-05-09, 06:30 PM
I was wondering what all is needed tool wise and what type of thinset to buy to this job. I plan on doing it this weekend. I have 12x12 ceramic tile that I will be using. I have not done this before so I just want to make sure it is done correctly. I appreciate all the help.
Justin
Justin
HeresJohnny
03-06-09, 07:53 AM
Justin
You need to give us a little more information.
What is the condition of the slab? Are there any cracks, if so describe them? Is the slab painted or sealed? Does it absorb water?
What is the size of the area that you will be tiling? Are there any control joints or cuts in the floor?
How flat is the slab? It should be off by no more than 1/4" in 10'. How big are the tiles that you will be installing?
You need to give us a little more information.
What is the condition of the slab? Are there any cracks, if so describe them? Is the slab painted or sealed? Does it absorb water?
What is the size of the area that you will be tiling? Are there any control joints or cuts in the floor?
How flat is the slab? It should be off by no more than 1/4" in 10'. How big are the tiles that you will be installing?
boz8029
03-07-09, 01:35 PM
Johnny,
I have to tore up the lynoliam floor yet and I was wondering if that was even necessary.
The room is 11'9" x 7'4". The tiles are 12" x 12" 3/8" thick. Thanks for the help.
Justin
I have to tore up the lynoliam floor yet and I was wondering if that was even necessary.
The room is 11'9" x 7'4". The tiles are 12" x 12" 3/8" thick. Thanks for the help.
Justin
HeresJohnny
03-07-09, 01:42 PM
Yes, the linoleum has to go. You'll need to remove as much of the adhesive from the floor as you can. You want it to be flat, the adhesive should be no more than a stain.
When you are done with that, let us know what the slab looks like.
When you are done with that, let us know what the slab looks like.
boz8029
03-07-09, 01:44 PM
Give me about 30 min and I will get back with you. I really appreciate the help.
Justin
Justin
boz8029
03-07-09, 03:28 PM
The slap is in perfect condition. This house is only a year old too.
HotinOKC
03-07-09, 06:56 PM
Set your tile with a good modified thinset, like Flexbond (HD sells it) or a Mapai Ultraflex from Lowes.
Use a 1/4 x 1/4 trowel and purchase a good set of knee pads.
You renting a wet saw or klinker cutter?
Use a 1/4 x 1/4 trowel and purchase a good set of knee pads.
You renting a wet saw or klinker cutter?
hbagwe01
03-11-09, 09:35 PM
For floor tiles spaced 1/4 inch be sure to use sanded grout. I used unsanded and it shrunk...after discovering the hairline cracks in the dried grout, I did some more grout research and found that I should have used sanded grout...don't make the same mistake.