So…. You’re in your bathroom and you decide it’s time to redo your floor. You’ll want to start by deciding what kind of flooring you want. Today, we’re going to be using tile. First you want to decide on a color scheme and design to go with the bathroom. To be most efficient with your time, premeasure the area of the room.
Depending on the material of the current flooring, you may need to remove it or cover with a cement board. If you have to cover with a cement board, because the material is hard but not too difficult to cut through, use a razor knife to score one side and flip the board over to finish the cut. This board should cover the entire surface of the bathroom. Secure the cement board using special cement-board screws. These screws can be started in the board by tapping the tip in with a hammer and then use a screw gun to set the screws fully.
Now that the cement board is laid, make the center of the room by snapping two chalk lines that intersect at the room’s center point. The patterned tiles usually are made in 1-foot square sheets. Each of the individual tiles are attached on the underside with rubber dots. These does also serve as spacers to create even grout lines. These rubber dots are easy to cut through when it’s necessary to separate tiles. Lay out as many full sheets of tile as possible. You’ll start to spreading the adhesive by lifting all the tiles. Spread the adhesive smoothly with a square-notched trowel and the thickness of adhesive should be about as thick as the tiles you’re laying.
Start with laying the center section first, that way you can finish with the tricky cuts around the edges. When setting the sheets, place and press firmly into the adhesive. Make sure to line up the sheets before placing. If any tiles need to be cut, the easiest and most efficient way is with a wet saw.
Now that all the tiles laid, you have to wait for the adhesive to dry. Once dry, the grout must be applied. After the grout has set, the tiles must be wiped clean and your new bathroom floor is complete!