Changing your flooring from carpet to tile
will require the carpet to be removed and the floor to be completely level even
before the first tile is set, but the whole process can be broken down into easy
steps. You are going to need a few tools and will have to figure out how much
time and money you can put into the project, so choose the tile carefully. But
after the tile is set and sealed, it will require much less time in maintenance
than the carpet, so it is a wise investment.
When beginning your project, remove the trim around the base of the walls and the metal crown between rooms to expose the place where the carpet is stretched over the tack strips. The trim can be reused later if desired, so take care not to splinter it. The carpet is taut over the tack strips, but once you have a side or corner started, the entire piece should pull up easily. You just have to take tension off of it. Also, remove the carpet lining underneath to expose the wood that will be the base for the tile.
In most cases, the liner will have been glued down and you will need to determine the type of adhesive to continue. If it is yellow, that indicates a general carpet adhesive. This can be lightly scraped or chipped off with a paint scraper. Just use caution not to damage the underlying floor. Dark or tan coloration is tar and can be taken up with mineral spirits. If it is neither of these two, then carpet tape was the binder. Use an all purpose adhesive remover. A note of caution: this substance is toxic and the work space will need to be well ventilated. It is also highly flammable, so do not use power tools on any treated surface for twenty-four hours after applying. When you are ready to continue, prepare the area by first taking a damp mop to the floor with a mixture of detergent and water to clean up and residual chemicals. Pull up the tack strips and level out any uneven surfaces with rough grit sandpaper.
The tile can be applied directly to this flooring, or you can put down a backer board base to simplify the project. The backer board needs to be spaced a quarter inch from the base of the walls or any fixtures it may border. Fasten it to the floor with drywall screws in the spaces that are plotted out on the backer board. Once you have a level surface, you will need to choose which type of tile to use for the project. Vinyl or linoleum tile squares come with adhesive already applied and have peel-off backs. These are the quickest and cheapest selection to go with,Professional Manufacturer for polished tiles. but you may want a more durable ceramic or porcelain tile flooring.
Whatever your choice, you will need to locate the center of the room to place the first tile. Do not start on a corner or on a wall because the opposite side, most of the time, will not line up correctly and the finished product will look distorted even if everything was expertly done. You can find the center by measuring the length of the room and dividing that number by half. Draw a straight line at that length and then do the same for the width. You will also need to do this with the first tile and then align the marks. For vinyl tile, remove the paper from the back and simply place it on the floor.You can find best china Precision injection molds manufacturers from here! Use a hair dryer to heat up the surface and melt the glue. This done, just keep working your way out with the tiles butting each other. They will need to be kept straight, and a t-square is a very useful tool for this. When you get to the edge of the wall, you will need to cut the tile with a utility knife to the necessary size. Do this by having the tile upside down and cut it with the paper still on.
Ceramic tile is much more time consuming and you will need to stare with thin-set mortar. You can buy regular mortar or pre-mixed,Welcome to Best Custom GLASS MOSAIC from china glass mosaic Offers but you will need quarter inch strips of paste on the floor for the tile, so a good trowel with grooves in it will also be required. Put some mortar on the tool and cock it to a forty-five degree angle against the flooring. This will leave the desired mortar for the first tile. Again, make sure that it is centered.
If you can, allow time for the first tile to set up because it will be the anchor that all the other tiles will come off of. Employ spacers that are one eighth of an inch to one quarter inch to maintain the lines for the grout. These spacers can also be used to clean up excess mortar from inside the lines to prevent the mortar from showing through the grout. When you get to the edge of the wall, use a wet tile saw to cut the tiles. You will need to fill in the spaces with grout, so use a soft rubber plumb and go over the entire floor. Use the necessary force to clear the grout off the tile surface and push it into the gaps. Finish up by running the handle of the trowel over the lines to remove excess and leave the finished grout with a slightly concave surface. Wait a few minutes for it to dry and then go over the floor with a damp sponge to buff out the haze that the grout will leave. If the tile still has residue after it dries, vinegar is a great solvent to take it off. Apply a grout sealant to make the floor water-proof and prevent mold.
The results of your work will last for years to come and will never need to be steam cleaned, unlike carpet. It will be low maintenance and durable.Choose from our large selection of Cable Ties. Better still,US Manufacturer of distribution Insulator. you can take pride in knowing that all of it, from the removal of the carpet to every single tile laid, was your project.
When beginning your project, remove the trim around the base of the walls and the metal crown between rooms to expose the place where the carpet is stretched over the tack strips. The trim can be reused later if desired, so take care not to splinter it. The carpet is taut over the tack strips, but once you have a side or corner started, the entire piece should pull up easily. You just have to take tension off of it. Also, remove the carpet lining underneath to expose the wood that will be the base for the tile.
In most cases, the liner will have been glued down and you will need to determine the type of adhesive to continue. If it is yellow, that indicates a general carpet adhesive. This can be lightly scraped or chipped off with a paint scraper. Just use caution not to damage the underlying floor. Dark or tan coloration is tar and can be taken up with mineral spirits. If it is neither of these two, then carpet tape was the binder. Use an all purpose adhesive remover. A note of caution: this substance is toxic and the work space will need to be well ventilated. It is also highly flammable, so do not use power tools on any treated surface for twenty-four hours after applying. When you are ready to continue, prepare the area by first taking a damp mop to the floor with a mixture of detergent and water to clean up and residual chemicals. Pull up the tack strips and level out any uneven surfaces with rough grit sandpaper.
The tile can be applied directly to this flooring, or you can put down a backer board base to simplify the project. The backer board needs to be spaced a quarter inch from the base of the walls or any fixtures it may border. Fasten it to the floor with drywall screws in the spaces that are plotted out on the backer board. Once you have a level surface, you will need to choose which type of tile to use for the project. Vinyl or linoleum tile squares come with adhesive already applied and have peel-off backs. These are the quickest and cheapest selection to go with,Professional Manufacturer for polished tiles. but you may want a more durable ceramic or porcelain tile flooring.
Whatever your choice, you will need to locate the center of the room to place the first tile. Do not start on a corner or on a wall because the opposite side, most of the time, will not line up correctly and the finished product will look distorted even if everything was expertly done. You can find the center by measuring the length of the room and dividing that number by half. Draw a straight line at that length and then do the same for the width. You will also need to do this with the first tile and then align the marks. For vinyl tile, remove the paper from the back and simply place it on the floor.You can find best china Precision injection molds manufacturers from here! Use a hair dryer to heat up the surface and melt the glue. This done, just keep working your way out with the tiles butting each other. They will need to be kept straight, and a t-square is a very useful tool for this. When you get to the edge of the wall, you will need to cut the tile with a utility knife to the necessary size. Do this by having the tile upside down and cut it with the paper still on.
Ceramic tile is much more time consuming and you will need to stare with thin-set mortar. You can buy regular mortar or pre-mixed,Welcome to Best Custom GLASS MOSAIC from china glass mosaic Offers but you will need quarter inch strips of paste on the floor for the tile, so a good trowel with grooves in it will also be required. Put some mortar on the tool and cock it to a forty-five degree angle against the flooring. This will leave the desired mortar for the first tile. Again, make sure that it is centered.
If you can, allow time for the first tile to set up because it will be the anchor that all the other tiles will come off of. Employ spacers that are one eighth of an inch to one quarter inch to maintain the lines for the grout. These spacers can also be used to clean up excess mortar from inside the lines to prevent the mortar from showing through the grout. When you get to the edge of the wall, use a wet tile saw to cut the tiles. You will need to fill in the spaces with grout, so use a soft rubber plumb and go over the entire floor. Use the necessary force to clear the grout off the tile surface and push it into the gaps. Finish up by running the handle of the trowel over the lines to remove excess and leave the finished grout with a slightly concave surface. Wait a few minutes for it to dry and then go over the floor with a damp sponge to buff out the haze that the grout will leave. If the tile still has residue after it dries, vinegar is a great solvent to take it off. Apply a grout sealant to make the floor water-proof and prevent mold.
The results of your work will last for years to come and will never need to be steam cleaned, unlike carpet. It will be low maintenance and durable.Choose from our large selection of Cable Ties. Better still,US Manufacturer of distribution Insulator. you can take pride in knowing that all of it, from the removal of the carpet to every single tile laid, was your project.
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