How To Install Wood Look Tile

STEPS:
00:10 - Installation overview
00:50 - Remove old flooring & glue
01:02 - Prep/repair the subfloor
01:49 - Install the tile substrate
03:05 - Plan tile layout
03:53 - Install the floor tile
05:26 - Grout the tile joints

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[lowes]

EDITORS NOTE - The video incorrectly states that tile sealer must be used. You do not need to use tile sealer on porcelain tile.

[TONY-nlyv]

This is the correct way to install . Prep is not over kill this is the way and the correct way to have a long lasting tile job . This is how my company been doing it for 18 years and still going strong no call back perfect installation . Great video. Do it this way you'll never have grout cracking loose tiles . And installing this type of floor always grout seal the tile before grouting let it dry then grout clean then seal your grout .

[chrislowe]

i'm researching tile installation as i'm getting ready to install the same size tile in one of my bedrooms. this video is great in that it offers a very thorough overview of the work to be done. that said, there's more to it than what this video covers, but again this is an awesome overview of the work to be done. in my research the most important thing is the prep work. my house is a bit of a "proving ground" for me. i do all my "firsts" on my house and learn from trial and error before i work on someone else's house. i'm very excited about this project. that DITRA in the video is a must in my opinion. its something you never see people doing. they just tile straight to the concrete floor. nope - not me. i want to get it right. i'm definitely using the the DITRA for my project.

[MCL]

Lord bless me with the resources to buy and pay someone else to install my new floor😌

[ilustrado]

I don't know why I'm watching this, I'm only 8... but the production of these videos are exceptional! Makes it fascinating and enjoyable. Liked!

[Underhills]

You lost me at 0:14. Think I'll just trim the bushes instead.

[No_Sleep]

Very professional... can I hire that guy in the video? lol

[Ktonrider]

Doing my living room and dining room starting tomorrow. 400 square feet. It's very hard work and I totally understand why the labor costs so much money

[Maniac]

"Do the tile yourself", they said. "It's easy!", they said.

[awalden]

Thank you! This video convinced me NOT to do this type of installation. It's more than I can handle.

[TheGuitarShawn]

Did this through my whole first floor. Worked very similarly, but I used concrete backerboard instead of the thinner membrane. However, I had a terrible time with streaking in the grout. Turns out hand-mixing the grout maintains a much more uniform color.

[noahayles-burry]

Back in my days we would get a tree trunk and stick it to the floor with our earwax

[jakel.]

I worked with floor guys for like 4 years. And all we do is use the thin set, to level out. Then just Mortar, tile the grout. Then finished. You do let have to use all this. But it helps longevity past like 6-8 years.

[smellthewooodcom]

I love that you don't have any crazy music playing in the background.

[Leolioness]

I think you forgot one very important recommendation when taking off old flooring. Especially vinyl flooring it might be a good idea to cover your face with the proper breathing apparatus due to asbestos

[tileslay]

I still use this underlayment on concrete every chance I get. It is a crack isolation membrane and allows for the concrete to equalize its moisture with in its self. They surprised me on getting this video pretty acutely. When setting tile it’s 1/4” back and forth movement to lay over the notches and expel the air. And to water proof a room you also tape up onto the walls. I stay away from the silicone idea and leave it blank. Silicone is only good for 7 years and if it hardens it would be the same as hard packing.

[baseballnerd]

I learned I will be contracting this out to a professional.

[yaminkhan]

hats off to you all guys.... you guys are awesome... thank you for teaching us.

[kayliehart]

What is the name of the particular tile used in this video? Love that color.

[HarryLopez]

What is best material that won't pop up or break