Diy Concrete Floor Over Tile

A concrete sealer prevents moisture from staying underneath the ceramic tiles.

Diy concrete floor over tile.

Step 1 preparing the concrete. The next step is to apply a concrete sealer on the floor surface. This is an optional step but can really benefit your tile installation in the long run. It will also provide a stronger adhesion between mortar and concrete.

Pour concrete sections one at a time that are approximately 1 10 of the total area of the tile you are working with. This assumes that the floor underneath is solid concrete and that there are no cracks in the existing tile indicating underlying problems in the concrete. Work the chisel under the tiles forcing them loose. Work the chisel between the tiles and the concrete hammering them up with a 2 lb.

Strike the face of stubborn tiles to break them up for easier removal. Use a 3 4 or 1 in. Laying floor tile over concrete is not a technically demanding job. Masonry chisel and a 2 lb.

Premade tile molds designed for concrete shallow baking pans or even sand may be used to create a form for the tiles. It is helpful to measure and calculate this ahead of time. In fact pros do it all the time. If your old ceramic tile is worn or dated you can lay new tile right over the old and avoid the huge job of tearing out the old tile.

Step 4 blend concrete. If you are doing a thick overlay you need to lay an additional layer to apply over the top of the first layer you just poured. Start at a broken tile or between tiles where the grout has loosened. It can be physically strenuous and messy but it is a home improvement project that will allow you to cut labor costs by doing it yourself.