How to Lay a Porcelain Tile Floor

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Laying a porcelain tile floor can be considered a daunting task, but with adequate planning and preparation, this perception can be overcome. Laying one’s own tile is also much less expensive than having it professionally installed. Cost can be minimized by careful planning and preparation.

Planning and Preparation

1. Laying the foundation. An unpleasant question to be faced is "What is your floor made up of?" Plywood is good. But, if you have the typical 1/2" to 5/8" particle board on top of a deck made of 2x8s, you have some work to do. After removal of the base trim, the particle board should be pulled up (this is easiest if you first cut it into about 16" squares)and replaced by plywood. You will need a Skil saw, and if you're doing the kitchen, you'll need a "toe-kick saw." Replace the particle board up to where the tile will stop. While you have the particle board off, you can inspect the deck to make sure it is firmly attached to the floor joists. Now you're ready for leveling compound (if needed).
2. Lay the backer board. You will need to lay backerboard (fiberglass or preferably cement sheets that are usually 3 by 5 feet) as well, or the tile will pop off.
3. Evaluate the space to be tiled. A first phase of evaluation is to determine the size of the room to be tiled (or re-tiled).
4. Decide on your tile size and pattern.
5. Pick a color. You are only limited by your imagination (and the store's stock).
6. Prep your space.

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