Tile Market - Floor Tiling tips
Again it is important to prepare the area properly before you start tiling
Tiling on to Concrete
New concrete must be at least 6 weeks old, and totally dry. The surface should be smooth, flat and free from dirt
and grease.
Tiling on to Wooden Floors
Exisiting wooden floors must be rigid, stable and capable of supporting additional load without flexing and have
sufficient ventilation beneath them. You can either overlay the existing timber with 15mm exterior grade plywood,
screw it down at 300mm intervals ensuring all junctions are supported by joists and use a flexible adhesive. Or you
can overlay with special plastic sheeting and use a flexible adhesive. A flexible grout is also recommended.
Tiling on to Vinyl Tiles
These should be clean and firmly adhered to the subfloor. Prime the surface of the vinyl tiles and allow to dry
before applying the adhesive.
Tiling on to existing quarries, glazed and unglazed tiles
Again these must be clean
