Use modified thinset to set the tile. Best to first coat the concrete with an cleavage membrane. a membrane is advised due to the cracking potential of concrete - and the resultant "telegraphing" into the tile installation. You could use Ditra for this but there are cheaper options that will work fine if you floor is not already showing major cracking. Clean the floor thoroughly. No need for a subfloor to set tile on concrete.
Ceramic tile in basment
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I read and read and read but did not find anything to answer my question
Do I have to use self leveling ? the slab concrete floor I have now is in ok shape but have little dips and holes from the old carpet nails mostly around the walls and in door entrances
what type of morter should I use to lay the tiles down ? I know I dont have to put a sub floor down as most of the threads on here say so
wanna see pictures ? the basment will have the same tile through out a roughly 900 sq/ft area :thumbup:
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Please dont mind the colors on the stairs it will be sanded down and stained I am using a dark charcoal / black tile
Do I have to use self leveling ? the slab concrete floor I have now is in ok shape but have little dips and holes from the old carpet nails mostly around the walls and in door entrances
what type of morter should I use to lay the tiles down ? I know I dont have to put a sub floor down as most of the threads on here say so
wanna see pictures ? the basment will have the same tile through out a roughly 900 sq/ft area :thumbup:
Please dont mind the colors on the stairs it will be sanded down and stained I am using a dark charcoal / black tile
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What ? :no:
Bob Mariani is trying to set me up imagine it was a woman working the store and I go up to her and say I am looking to get some CLEAVAGE MEMBRANE :whistling2:
Bob,
Are you trying to teach me something about tiles? I don't think so. I was in the tile biz before you were born. And, it's now officially TCNA.
Jaz
Are you trying to teach me something about tiles? I don't think so. I was in the tile biz before you were born. And, it's now officially TCNA.
Jaz
Of course I am not. But I posted what think was correct and if you disagree, I post why I think it is right. Why? I am always learning. And you can learn many wrong things in this industry as well as read many incorrect things. So I am going back and forth with you as the obvious teacher in this and refining my own knowledge base on these matters. And I would not want to repeat any mistakes in future posts. So pick on my posts as much as needed. It can only help to make things clearer and increase my knowledge and other that of other members reading these threads.Bob,
Are you trying to teach me something about tiles? I don't think so. I was in the tile biz before you were born. And, it's now officially TCNA.
Jaz
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