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The kind of ceramic floor tiles you are looking for should have three main qualities: The ability to withstand water absorption impressive resistance to abrasion and constant use as well as high aesthetic qualities. Most hardware stores are open to requests for information like details tile strength and ability to withstand regular use and scratching and resistance to physical stress and liquids. Gaining information will help you a lot in your ceramic tile installation and maintenance. When hesitating between two options it never hurts to seek assistance from your tile dealer or someone who knows tiles better than you.
Your plywood floor has to be at least 1 1/8 inch thick and supported by an equally strong underlayment beneath it. Ceramic tiles are heavy and would need a subfloor that can support their combined weight. And they will become dislodged or even break. Otherwise it would be unwise to do a ceramic tile installation on wood. c. An existing ceramic tile floor. Ceramic tile floors would more often than not require the new room occupant to remodel. There are two options for remodeling an existing tile floor: One leave the tile floor in place and work your ceramic tile installation directly over it; or two remove the old tiles.
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For plywood subfloors be sure that the wood is at least 1 and 1/8 inches thick and is supported by an equally strong underlayment. Otherwise your ceramic tiles will dislodge easily or worse break and need replacing. Concrete floors are the most ideal subfloor surface to work with. But before you can start installing ceramic tile flooring over it it must be cleaned thoroughly. For dust and other debris sweep and then mop your concrete subfloor surface and allow it to dry completely. Smooth concrete surfaces must be rough sanded just like vinyl floors to allow the tiling mortar some grip.