How to Use Ceramic Tile in Main Hallways
Your main hallway is one of the heaviest traffic areas of your home. It is also one of the areas of your home that is constantly seen by visitors. Adding ceramic tile in your hallway can instantly transform the space, making it more welcoming to guests. It is also easier to clean than carpet and other forms of flooring. Installing tile is a project that can be handled in a weekend. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Ceramic tile
- Tile adhesive
- Chalk
- Tape measure
- Trowel
- Tile cutter
- Grout float
- Sponge
- Grout
Instructions
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Use a tape measure to measure from wall to wall, finding the room's center. Dry-set the first tile, without adhesive, in the center of the room.
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Spread tile adhesive on the floor using a trowel. Use the notches to create grooves in the adhesive. Press the tiles firmly into the adhesive. Set the first row of tile into place, running the length of the hallway. Use spacers between the tiles to keep them evenly spaced.
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Use a trowel to spread more adhesive on the floor and set the remaining whole tiles into adhesive. Continue spreading adhesive and setting tile until all full pieces of tile have been set.
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Hold a tile that needs be cut in its intended space to measure for size. Mark the tile with pencil where it will be cut. Cut the tile with a tile cutter.
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Set the partial tiles with tile adhesive. Let the tile adhesive dry overnight.
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Use a grout float to spread the grout into the spaces between tiles. Run the float across the same area 2 to 3 times to press down the grout and eliminate air pockets.
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Wipe away excess grout from the front of the tiles with a wet sponge. Allow the grout to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Starting your tile project at the center of the room will prevent the cut tiles from being all on one side of the hall, and will make the space more visually appealing.
Simple tile cutters are available at most home improvement stores.
References
- Photo Credit checkered grid tile image by Nicemonkey from Fotolia.com
