How To Finish Tile Floor

For the best protection finish and seal your ceramic floor tiles using the steps below.

How to finish tile floor.

Tile is a nice addition to any basement. It protects against moisture and provides a visual contrast to the rest of the house. You ll be able to use your new tile floor 24 to 36 hours after the refinishing is completed. Use your trowel to spread thinset mortar on the back of the tile.

Replace all door edging plates and trim then recaulk the floor edges. The end result will be a bathroom tile floor makeover that you and your friends will rave about. Center the tile so it lines up with the last full tile on the floor then press it down. If base tiles are not available in the same style as your field tile you may be able to cut field tile to use as trim.

Base tiles finish a floor installation. Those specifically made for this purpose have a coved foot at the base. Bullnose floor tiles are sometimes available. Combing the thinset into furrows allows air to escape as the tile is set.

The natural accents stone finish will give your tile floor the look of expensive granite or marble at a fraction of the cost of real stone. Follow these steps on how to install a tile floor. Hold the trowel at a 45 degree angle to the floor and spread the thinset evenly in broad curved strokes then finish with a straight pass which ensures the best adhesion. Spray the finish surface coat on the tiles in three thin layers.

For a seamless look use bullnose tiles of the same color as the other tiles. Allow 72 hours for the surface to dry and harden.