Install Floor Tile – Lowe’s

A tile floor is a great addition to areas of your home that gets a lot of traffic. Tile floors are durable and easy to clean. Follow these steps to install a tile floor in your home.

Floor tiles should be centered in the room for the best visual appearance. Keep this in mind when you lay out the floor tile. Make sure you have prepared the subfloor properly before you begin laying tile. Before beginning, remove tiles from the different boxes and randomly mix them to ensure that minor color differences dont form an unwanted pattern in your new floor.

Some ceramic tiles have spacers built into the tile itself.

Some adhesives emit toxic and flammable fumes. Provide good ventilation, especially in confined locations such as shower stalls. Always refer to the product label for safety precautions. Also exercise caution when using tile-cutting tools.

For best results, periodically lift a tile to make sure the mortar is sticking well. If not, apply additional thinset on the back side with a trowel. If numerous tiles are not getting good adhesion, use a trowel with larger notches.

As you near cabinets, doorways, walls and other flooring stops, trim tiles as needed for installation.

Use a tile cutter for small, straight cuts.

Use a tile saw (rentable) if necessary for cutting numerous or thick tiles.

For making curved cuts, you can use tile nippers. If the tile is too thick for nippers, try the following method:

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Install Floor Tile - Lowe's