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in S t a l l i n G ce r a m i c Fl o o r ti l e
by Mark Donovan
Contributing Writer
Ceramic floor tile brings
a texture, richness and
color to a room that Li-
noleum has yet to truly
mimic. Ceramic tile floors
can be installed in any
room, however they are
most commonly used in
bathrooms, kitchens and
entranceways. I partic-
ularly like them in en-
tranceways, where they
serve as a transition point
between the outside and
the rest of the home. Ce-
ramic tile entranceways
also make for easy clean
up and are impervious to
water damage.
Ceramic Tile Types
Installing Ceramic Floor Tile Picture – Ceramic Tile Floor
Ceramic tiles come in
Entranceway.
two basic types - glazed
and porcelain. Glazed ment is critical. Typically apply before applying tile
holds up the best for
Ceramic Floor Tile for Gas Stove Hearth – Create a flat
the underlayment consists if necessary.
heavy traffic areas and
Hearth with a Ceramic Tile Floor.
of ¾” to 1 ¼” of plywood.
porcelain works well in Tiling over Linoleum or ex- Preparing the Site
bathrooms. Porcelain is isting tile is also feasible, Before actually install-
typically more expensive, sizes. For flooring, I would as long as it is solid. I also ing ceramic tile, it is best
so consider your budget suggest using larger tiles underlayment recommend when tiling to lay it out in the room to
and the size of the area such as 12” x 12”. For proper ceramic tile over Linoleum that you see how it will look. Pay
you want to tile. Tiles also installation the base foun- first apply ring nails or close attention to how
come in many shapes and dation or the underlay- screws 6” on center over it runs out toward the
the entire area. Tiles can walls, in the corners and
also be installed directly next to cabinets, tubs
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