How To Install Floor Tile

[@TheTurbinator]

Sometimes while watching your videos, it makes me wish something in the house was broken so I could go work on it. Doing stuff yourself is very fun and addicting.

[@chakagillis]

Well then go break something

[@ezgoin1010]

Something I would like to add. If you can, lay the tile BEFORE the cabinet is placed, or if you can feasibly take it out, do it. It makes for a much cleaner look of the cabinet sitting on top of the tile, and makes your cuts much easier (only having to worry about the toilet). It does require a bit more tile, but in my experience, it goes quicker and easier when there are minimal cuts. If you are using rectified tile (with sharp edges) and want to ensure that the tile's edges are even, I would recommend using Raimondi's Leveling System. It is an added cost, but my company uses this and it makes laying tile much quicker and ensures smooth edges, though more thinset is used (you'll have to use a 1/2" by 1/2" trowel to account for the thickness of the clips).

[@larryz24]

Thanks for explaining in detail what you are doing. Those of us who only perform these types of mods/repairs need all the fine detail that you provide.

[@NEJoeyG]

You have a great ability to explain and demonstrate things that make these kinds of projects accessible to everyone. I really didn't know how to do anything DIY/Home Improvement-wise and watching your videos has helped me in so many ways. I wish I knew a guy like you that I could hire to do certain things, you seem to take such pride and care to make sure things are done correctly, something that is so difficult to find these days. Hope to join your Patreon very soon!

[@HouseImprovements]

Thank You Joey!

[@ds99]

An excellent video that I will watch again just before I tile my back hallway in the spring. Thank you Shannon. ❤️

[@InfinitePCGaming]

Props to those of you that do this. My OCD would have me doing 110% coverage on all tiles.

[@kirk326]

Thank you for making this video. Very very helpful.

[@dbarocker]

Thank you for sharing your time and expertise!

[@janethulsey]

Good job showing how to do this job. Thanks.

[@HouseImprovements]

Appreciate it!

[@MrCcarter7]

The shower and the floor work looks great!

[@rjc_2001]

About to tackle my project and you got me heading in the right direction with my plans. Thank you!

[@edw.4958]

Great video. Can’t wait to see your video on grouting.

[@HouseImprovements]

Please subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications. You will be notified every time we release something. Grouting is next!

[@billybobby4599]

really loving these floor installation videos! very helpful! keep em comin!

[@yvesjolicoeur747]

thanks again for great video. I learn a lot viewing your projects and it gives me the push to try new things

[@mikechiodetti6737]

I'm keeping this and several of the previous videos. Thankyou

[@nirmal6632]

Good job Shannon

[@lcook0825]

Good video. Tough close quarters

[@projekt6_official]

Another fantastic how-to video, thanks for taking the time to share!

[@AdamFick]

these are always such amazing videos on DIY Projects! Thanks so much

[@billylisasremodelingchanne4344]

Great video !! Helpful insight and good advise. Thumbs up !!

[@thistledowntreasures7990]

Nice job. I’m learning so much from your videos. Doing whole house remodel and the more info the better. Thanks 😊

[@teh60]

Nice job Shannon.

[@jbb5470]

Thank you Shannon for posting this video! Sure takes some of the guess work out of how to tile. Always enjoy your videos, very helpful for the home DIY'r.

[@harbinguy1]

GReat video!!! did you set your vanity directly on the ditra mat without tiling? Thanks!

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

Another appreciated video! I have been eyeing those tiles and the ditra system. Looks very doable !

[@RandyHanley]

Top-notch video as always!

[@barnshopproductions7132]

Good work Shannon. Thanks.

[@gener30]

Thank you!

[@Ermes12FloorSander]

congratulations good job

[@joshchristman6441]

very helpful

[@purochikano1]

Sir you're a great master👍

[@786otto]

They have those leveling plasick wedges for those large tiles.

[@RandomUser1668]

Dude is wearing socks while tiling. Boss level.

[@warnerrobins8542]

You make it all look so easy. I just can't get over the fear of doing it myself. The thing is at least for me is if I want it done I have to do it myself. I've gotten estimates and the contractor's want any where from Close to $6,000 with low ones coming in at $4,600. That is just labor. Tiles and paraphernalia are extra

[@dantaylor6930]

If I'm tiling a whole house, where do I start? The hallway? Entry way? Living room? Does it matter?

[@HouseImprovements]

Really makes no difference in most cases.

[@hapetaa]

Very informative video.

[@billygarfield5520]

Very informative video! Thanks.

[@JevanHorn]

What kind of working time do you get with the bucket of mortar? How long until it hardens up on you and you can’t use it anymore?

[@HouseImprovements]

kinda depends on the mortar. Most will give you a working time on the product packaging. I would say normally you have a couple hours but there are a few factors that can change that like temp. Keep your bucket clean so you don't get small bits drying out quicker on edges and falling back in and also mix every 10 mins or so with a small trowel if it sits undisturbed to break down the skim you will get. I never mix a full bag at a time unless you have a real straight open area to do at once.

[@tavy7200]

Hello ,how you have to cut the tills? Like 8 inch 10 inch 12 for start?

[@logantic]

Awesome video

[@grizzly8859]

As a tile setter, I would recommend using a 1/2" by 1/2" trowel for a tile of that size. You look to be using a 1/4" by 3/8" trowel, a 3/8" by 3/8" would have done the job nicely as well being a small bathroom.. Just my opinion, Decent video

[@HouseImprovements]

Interesting I would have deemed 1/2x 1/2 too large? If these where 24x16 I would have used 1/2 x1/2 on the floor.

[@grizzly8859]

@@HouseImprovements - we all do it a little bit different than the next person and some people like their cucumbers pickled.

[@HouseImprovements]

@SomeDumUsrName Good info, thanks

[@berniemac8413]

Grizzly by using a 1/2” by 1/2” trowel and back buttering, wouldn’t it create a lot of excess thinset to squeeze out the sides when setting the tile down?

[@brianlocal3]

@@grizzly8859 I haven’t heard “and some people like their cucumbers picked “ before, made me laugh, thansk

[@flipvac2011]

Neat... as always👍🏼

[@HouseImprovements]

Now that you have watched how to lay these tiles you probably wanna know how to do the grout,right? Well now you can click this link to see how it is done as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIGumnibjJyjqdU

[@woodlandburl6648]

Well, I learned how to do a good job. Thanks!

[@JustinMentionedIt]

6:20 iv seen some ppl come in and fill that like you are and let it dry and then come back and actually use the trial end and lay the tile,,,,, do you ever do that or recommend that?

[@HouseImprovements]

You can fill the Ditra membrane with mortar , trowel it smooth, let it dry and then come back and comb on mortar again with the ridges and lay the tiles.

[@JustinMentionedIt]

@@HouseImprovements thank you for the reply 😉

[@TheTurbinator]

How long did the actual filming of this bathroom floor series take? Very curious to know if it was all done in one day.

[@HouseImprovements]

No it was not done in a day, filming slows things down too much. Keep watching ..later this month we have something very interesting starting that will help answer that question.

[@WayneDall]

You can pour self level over the detra mat and heated floor

[@HouseImprovements]

You could but its much more expensive than mortar

[@edwardthor7763]

Good work and thanks for supporting DIY! Do you have contacts somewhere in the US I can partner -up to get my first demolition/rebuild to become my own landlord tenant and create a stable base.

[@MagnusFireplaceBuild]

Excellent video !!

[@andychart]

Thanks a lot! Just in time for me.

[@21gonza21]

I have not install sink vanity yet , can flooring go first?

[@HouseImprovements]

You could .

[@jondocket7215]

Looks good

[@donovanhoward6966]

Boss work bro

[@opichocal]

My bathroom has black mold under the shower pan and behind the wall tiles. I’m going to remodel and what’s the best way to deal with it? My plan is to put an exhaust fan in the window and wear a mask. Then clean as much as possible and spray with bleach water. Great videos as always!

[@HouseImprovements]

Post your question in our forum, we can help with suggestions from there.www.house-improvements.com/forums/

[@johnnelson8142]

Nice job

[@rdword2345]

so what kind of transition are you using going into the adjoining room, why didn't you break the tile underneath the door? normally there is a tile edge/reducer placed at the edge of the tile?

[@HouseImprovements]

Used a bevel bar to transition to carpet under the door.

[@99beta]

Is the spacing of the grout different length wise than it is width wise? Looks like a real wood floor.

[@HouseImprovements]

Generally you would want all your grout lines the same width.

[@dennisbrooks4607]

Nice

[@lcook0825]

Hi Shannon.

[@Pdpawlak]

How did you push down the tile around the floor vent without it cracking?

[@mr.wizeguy8995]

Push it down gently while moving tile back and forth.

[@jameskrivitsky9715]

Once your tiles are laid, have you ever placed a piece of plywood over an area and gently walked on it to level a floor where the tiles may vary in thickness, so that the finished floor is uniformly level ? Thanks J K

[@HouseImprovements]

Never, and would not recommend it at all. You can use leveling clips and wedges as you lay the floor if you want. I don't have a video for that.

[@MrTooTechnical]

Great vid. Always remove the cabinet. Get a green Dewalt laser. Through that red laser away. Lates.

[@TheTurbinator]

I have a red cross laser level at home, because it was a lot more affordable than a green lazer. I now know why people always praise the green laser - the red one can be very hard to see sometimes, when you need it the most.

[@MrTooTechnical]

Remove cabinet

[@TheTurbinator]

I have to replace a bathroom vanity in one of my properties. However, when the tile floor was installed a few years ago - it was only tiled to the vanity and no further. Now not only do I have to get a new vanity -- I also have to re-tile the entire washroom.

[@MrTooTechnical]

Perfect. That's how it's done. Great job

[@kubtastic]

Looks like subfloor is 3/4" OSB? I've seen some improvement shows recommend getting to over an 1" thick - does the Ditra system negate that need?

[@HouseImprovements]

when using a uncoupling membrane (orange product here) there are different recommendations depending on joist spacing and sub floor products and tile choice. In this case we had joists 24" OC and original shiplap 3/4" boards covered with 1/2" plywood then the Ditra. Schluter gives you all the specs on their website.

[@ajoking4923]

At some point you should try clamping angle brackets the cabinets to change your camera angle.

[@HouseImprovements]

thanks for the comment

[@61spindrift]

Well, this is more about Shannon tiling a bathroom and not photography. We as viewers are just along for the ride. By Shannon's reply to your comment I believe he thought this as well. Everyone has an opinion even when it has NOTHING to do with the project. But..."thanks for the comment!" photography guy.

[@tinysand3517]

where did the tile end at the door?

[@HouseImprovements]

Approx . half way under the door.

[@oddopops1327]

👋😊

[@shawnfox1550]

Hate it when you have to tile around vanity/cabinet

[@nathanielmaness4861]

You really need to read the installation guides on heated floor systems before posting videos

[@loganmoody5866]

tell by eye lol quit watching