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Tile yourself or hire A contractor. Tile yourself or hire a contractor. Cost savings Show you the basic steps. Save money Do-it-yourself. Save money Quote for $4 sf (labor only) Cost savings . Tools & rentals. Tile saw Tools Supplies Materials. Demo floor. Remove floor boards
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Tile yourself or hire a contractor • Cost savings • Show you the basic steps
Save money Do-it-yourself • Save money • Quote for $4 sf (labor only) • Cost savings
Tools & rentals • Tile saw • Tools • Supplies • Materials
Demo floor • Remove floor boards • Remove linoleum • Remove particle board
Prep floor • Remove nails, screws • Vacuum dust • Place Hardi-Backer or mesh • Snap chalk line • Lay out tile
Lay tile • Mix thin set • Lay tile • Place spacers • Remove excess • Set for 24 hrs
Place grout • Remove spacers • Mix grout with distilled water • Place grout @ 45’ angle • Wipe excess with sponge • Seal grout