|
|
One way to spruce up your house’s
entrance way is to install a ceramic tile floor. A ceramic tile floor provides
both beauty and functionality to a house entrance way. A ceramic tile floor is
also extremely durable and relatively impervious to water and dirt that are
commonly tracked into a house entranceway. In addition, ceramic tile is
available in many different shapes, sizes and patterns. Consequently there are
endless ceramic tile entrance ways that can be designed.
|
|
Installing a ceramic tile entranceway
is an easy do-it-yourself project that most homeowners can undertake. Ideally it
is best to install a ceramic tile entranceway prior to the installation of the
surrounding flooring.
|
|
When installing a ceramic tile
entranceway it is important to have a stable subfloor. Ideally the subfloor
should consist of ¾” tongue and groove plywood that is then covered with a layer
of ½” CDX exterior grade plywood. The ¾” tongue and groove subfloor should be
screwed and glued to the floor joists and the 1/2” CDX exterior plywood should
be screwed down to the tongue and grooved subfloor with 1-1/4” deck screws on 6”
centers.
When installing ceramic tile use a
high quality latex modified thin set mortar for best results. In addition, use a
grout sealer after grouting the ceramic tile to reduce the risk of grout stains.
|
Photos by Mark Donovan
When installing a ceramic tile entrance way, consider buying or renting a tile
wet saw. A tile wet saw will save you both time and money on wasted ceramic
tiles. In addition, you will achieve a much more professional finish. Ceramic
tile wet saws are not too expensive, so if you are planning multiple ceramic
tile projects you may seriously want to take a look at buying one. I have owned
one for the past 10 years and have used it many times. I know I have personally
saved a small fortune in rental costs and improperly cut ceramic tiles.
Likewise, my neighbors have saved a bundle when loaning it out to them.
|
Find a Qualified Ceramic Tile Contractor in Your Area |
|
Get Free Quotes. Easy, Quick and No
Obligations!
For the home improvement or home remodeling project that is
too big for you, check out our partner
NeedContractor. They are a national
resource for finding pre-screened, insured, and licensed home improvement and remodeling contractors in your local area.
|
|
|
Get Matched in 48 hours with Ceramic Tile
Contractors! |
See HomeAdditionPlus.com's
Ceramic Tile Calculator
How to Finance your
New Home Project - FirstAgain can
help provide funds for your new home improvement project if financing is
required.
Apply online today !
Related Ceramic Tile
Information
Additional Ceramic Tile Resources from Amazon.com
|
