How Hard Is Tiling? DIY Floor Tile Installation Guide

For anyone who wants to lay tiles themselves and doesn't want to pay a lot of money to hire a technician. We would like to recommend a beginner's guide to how to properly lay tiles, which you can easily follow. But before starting the installation, the matter of preparing the location is something that should not be overlooked. You need to check the surface condition first to see if it is in good condition or if there is any collapse. If problems are found, the slope should be adjusted so that the surface is smooth and ready for laying tiles.

Tools for Laying Tiles

Tiles: After calculating the area before laying tiles. Then buy tiles according to the type and quantity you want to suit the area. There is a rough formula for calculating the area before purchasing tiling equipment: width (meters) x length (meters) = room size (square meters).
Cement Glue and Grout: should be selected to suit the type and size of tiles for strength, durability and efficiency in installation.
Notched Trowel: Used to scoop and spread the cement glue into grooves on the desired area. The size of the trowel should be selected to suit the size of the tile.
Rubber Hammer: Used to knock the tiles so they stick firmly to the cement glue.
Mixing Bucket: Used to mix cement glue or grout with water, which must be mixed in the correct ratio. You can read the details on the packaging.
Sponge and Fabric: as a finisher by using a wipe to clean the tiles after the grout has been completed.
Others: such as tile aligning equipment, tile leveling cables, tile leveling clips. Makes it easier to lay tiles and helps keep the grout size the same in every groove. In addition, if you lay large tiles, you can use a glass suction lifter to lift your large tiles to save effort.

6 Steps to Install Tiles Yourself

Prepare the surface: When the surface is prepared, including removing various debris, cleaning dust and oil stains, and checking the surface to make it smooth and even. Try placing the tiles to determine the orientation first. But if anyone is confident, they can proceed to the next step.
Prepare cement glue: Mix cement glue with water according to the ratio recommended by the product in the prepared bucket. Stir well and use immediately. If you use a mixer with a low speed of about 150 rpm, it will help mix more thoroughly. After mixing, leave the chemicals to cure for 15 minutes, then stir again before starting to use.

Spread the cement glue: Take the mixed cement glue and pour it partially onto the floor. Then use the smooth side of the trowel to cut. And use the side of the comb to scrape the glue cement to create grooves. Thickness of the cement along the notches of the notched trowel. After that, spread the cement adhesive all over the back of the tile before installing to ensure that the cement will stick all over the tile. There are no air pockets after the tiles are laid.
Install the tiles: Place the tiles on the cement glue in the desired orientation. Then use a rubber mallet to gently pound it to the desired level if the weather in the area where we install is quite hot. The cement glue will set quickly. Therefore, the alignment should be completed within 15 minutes.

Organize tiles: Before laying the next tile, you must leave approximately 2-3 millimeters of space between the tiles for grout. In the process of installing tiles, we may use accessories to help make installation easier, such as tile alignment equipment, tile leveling cables, tile leveling clips. These will help make the grout size the same in every groove and help check that every tile is level.
Curing tile and applying grout: After laying the tiles, you should leave it for 1-2 days (24-48 hours) to cure for the cement to dry completely. Then mix the grout with water. Then spread the tile grout along the grooves that we have spaced and leave it until the grout begins to cure. Then use a sponge or cloth moistened with water to wipe clean thoroughly. Then use a dry cloth to wipe the surface of the tiles for greater cleanliness.

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