Attaching an underlayment of cement board to sub flooring provides a level and sturdy surface to which bathroom tile can be easily attached.
How to install porcelain tile in bathroom floor.
Place the first tile at the corner nearest the center point.
Spread thin set onto a small test area at the center of your layout.
Insert spacers to keep the tiles separated and allow room for grout.
Keep a supply of wax rings on hand if you plan to reinstall the toilet at the end of each day.
Starting at the center rehearse your tile pattern by simply laying them on the floor without any adhesive or glue.
Mark your cuts first with a wax pencil.
You ll see how to complete each step and work the required tools such as trowels manual snap cutter wet saw and tile nipper.
At the beginning of your tile floor installation always do a test to ensure the consistency of the mortar is appropriate.
You are only going to work in one quadrant at a time.
If your home only has one toilet you can leave it in place until you install the backer board.
Watch our how to install ceramic and porcelain floor tile videos and learn the steps needed for a successful installation.
Put the first test tile onto the thin set bed.
Make any cuts you need to for the best tile fit with a wet cut tile saw.
First get the toilet out of your way.
Begin placing tiles in a straight line towards either wall leaving a small space in between the tiles.
Stuff a rag in the hole to block sewer gases.