No problem i said but i m wondering if i need a membrane such as ditra between the tile and the concrete as the little voice in my head s telling me that slapping tile on thinset over concrete is unwise.
Tiling basement floor over concrete.
Concrete provides one of the most stable working platforms in the world and is the preferred foundation layer for a ceramic or porcelain tile.
Installing tile directly on concrete.
For ceramic tile nail cement boards to the concrete floor with concrete nails so they won t move then apply mastic tile and grout.
Yet this application does make sense since concrete is heavy solid and is typically thought of as an unbending uncompromising material.
Mop the entire floor area of your basement as any dirt or dust is a potential hazard to the success of your tiling job.
Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.
Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles.
Remove stubborn dust and dirt with a mop soaked in a solution of bleach and water.
Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature.
Concrete floors are dull drab and boring but oftentimes people lack the time or the necessity to lay down an alternative floor.
How to lay porcelain tile over a concrete floor.
One of the first steps in refinishing a basement or turning a garage.
Installing a tile floor in all or part of your basement lets you have some fun with design while still quickly covering up existing concrete floors.
If you feel that despite all precautions the basement floor may get wet put down 2 by 4 inch sleepers cover with plastic and then install the plywood as the subfloor.
Most often concrete floors are seen in basements and other out of the way places.
Concrete floors are durable and easy to clean but not very attractive.
Customer wants to tile the concrete floor throughout their entire basement.
After mopping allow your concrete basement floor to completely dry.
How to prepare for laying tile over a concrete floor.
Remove dusts and debris with a vacuum cleaner and a broom.
However if you choose to remodel your basement and need a new floor the first thing to consider is what type of floor you need.