A flexing subfloor results in cracked tiles and grout and a lot of headaches.
How to lay out a ceramic tile floor.
How to plan tile layout.
Use the row of tiles from the above step as a guide and lay out additional tiles in an l shape.
Watch this video to learn how a pro does it.
Steps on how to lay tile 1.
Strive for a layout that maximizes the number of whole tiles and the size of any cut tiles.
In most rooms square and rectangular tiles will fit.
Planning the layout for a tile project is usually the hardest and most time consuming step.
If you have items in the way like radiator pipes or bath pipes you ll need to drill holes in those tiles ahead of time so they can fit in place.
If you re thinking about installing a tile floor in your home it s important to take the time to figure out the best way to arrange the individual tiles.
Tiling a floor overview illustration by gregory nemec.
Installed the right way using some basic tools and techniques a tile floor should last forever come hell or high water.
When you re ready to lay the tile you ll need to start from the exact center of the floor and lay the tile in lines toward either wall leaving a small space between each tile.
A thinner subfloor will cause the floor to flex due to the weight of the tile.