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6 Mistakes Common With Installation Ceramic Flooring
from:You have decided that you will be installing ceramic flooring into your home. This task does require some fairly intense work and it will take some time for you to get it just right (you want to have some time and extra tile to practice with!) But, if you are a handy person, you can install this flooring yourself. There are several things you should keep in mind to do so, especially the mistakes that are most commonly made by people who are trying to install for the first time.
You didn't lay out the tiles first. This is a common problem, usually associated with not planning. If you do not lay out the tiles ahead of time, you may end up with very thing tiles for the ends of the rows. These are likely to chip or crack over time.
You did not take the time to double check alignment. This is perhaps one of the worst things you can do because no matter how beautiful the tile is, if it is not aligned, it will look sloppy and unprofessional.
You failed to water protect the tile. In some instances, where there is a great deal of water exposure, you need to apply some type of waterproofing. In some areas, you can use a line of silicone to protect the tile from the water, such as around the edges of a tub or shower at the point where the flooring meets the wall. You can also use a waterproof mastic when applying the actual tile in conditions were moisture is likely.
Be sure to tile under all moveable objects and under some semi permanent ones. For example, tile under the toilet and under bathroom and kitchen cabinets if possible. This way, if you need to replace the cabinet at a later time, you do not have to worry about the actual lack of tile.
You didn't ensure the floor was level first. This will cause the tile to take on the uneven floor and could leave you with a complex set of problems.
You did not learn how to cut tile properly before attempting to lay it. In most situations, you will need to cut tile. If you fail to learn how, or do not have the proper equipment to do so, you could lose more tiles than you planned to.
Unfortunately, many people making these mistakes with ceramic flooring installation. The good news is that you can often avoid the problem simply by investing some time in learning the process and perhaps even some practice. Installing ceramic flooring is often an outstanding investment in your home and well worth learning the correct process.
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