Best Wood Floor for a Bedroom

Best Wood Floor for a Bedroom - We're installing our tile floor in a kitchen. Now we've already laid our foundation, and you'll want to do the same. To see how installed our underlayment, watch How to Prep for Porcelain and Ceramic Tile Floors at Lowes.com/videos. Now before we get started, be aware that the steps in materials for installing a tile floor are different than installing wall tile. If that's what you're doing ask a Lowe's associate for help selecting the right materials. You can even find product guides in store to help you. There are different patterns you can use when laying a tile floor. Now we're going to use a simple stacked pattern using 12 inch square tiles. If you buy something different for your floor, we carry many different sizes, types, and designs of tile at Lowe's. Now if you're not confident installing a tile floor.

See a Lowe's associate. We install many types of flooring. Always follow local building codes and read all the manufacturer's instructions. Also make sure the subfloor is uniform, level, the right thickness, and a good condition. Wood floor bedroom decor ideas An associate can help you with anything you might need to repair your subfloor. Now if you remember from the previous video, we mark reference lines on the back or board to help us lay the tile square to the room. We'll start laying our tiles in the center of the room and work out. That way the full tiles will be in the center and the cut tiles will be along the edge. We're almost ready to lay the tile but before we do, we'll pull some of the tiles out of the boxes and mix them with different packages, just in case there might be a color difference between the boxes. We'll set our tiles in thin set mortar.

We'll mix it in a bucket to the recommended consistency. Then starting at the cross section in the middle of the room, spread the thin set with a trowel. Work within a three foot section at a time, and try not to cover your reference lines. Once the thinset mortar is down, comb over it with the notch side of the trowel at a 45 degree angle. Wood floor or carpet for bedroom Comb it in one direction without making swirl patterns to ensure uniform application. Remove any excess with the trowel and place it back in the bucket. Now lay out your tiles along a reference lines. Just slightly press and twist, and use spacers between the tiles. Keep laying the tile. Periodically lift one to make sure the mortar is sticking. Where it isn't you can apply additional thin set to the back of the tile. If you're not getting good adhesion, use a trial with larger notches. Any mortar on the face of the tiles can be wiped away with a damp sponge. Once a few of your tiles are set, check for any high spots using a level. Even them out using a rubber mallet. Then keep checking as you cover the room.