PORCELAIN TILE

Porcelain tiles are attractive, inexpensive, and durable. Even better, they are fairly easy for DIYers to install. Once installed, porcelain tiles usually last between four and five years. Around that time, you can apply a sealant. Day-to-day maintenance of Porcelain flooring is easy.

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Porcelain tiles are stain-resistant. The protective surface layer makes Porcelain tile flooring suitable for all areas of your home, including rooms prone to moisture and water, like your bathroom and kitchen.

If you are installing your Porcelain flooring yourself, carefully plan your strategy to save time and unnecessary headaches. Keep the following pointers in mind, and your flooring installation will be easy.

Avoid These 4 Common Pitfalls to Install Your Flooring Like the Pros

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These are important points to remember when installing Porcelain tiles:

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1. Don’t forget to ensure your floor is level.

   You will encounter numerous problems if you attempt to install Porcelain tile on an uneven floor. Planning will save you hours trying to correct this mistake.
   

2. ​Do You Need to Waterproof Your Porcelain Flooring?

   Porcelain tile flooring withstands humidity and moisture well, but if you know your tile will be exposed to a lot of water, you need to apply some type of waterproofing. Planning will again prevent problems. You can protect certain areas of tile flooring, such as the edges of the bathtub or shower, from excess water exposure by applying a line of silicone.
   

3. ​Lay Out Your Porcelain Tiles in Advance

   Carefully lay out your Porcelain flooring in advance so you can plan your rows. This not only makes your finished flooring look more professional, but it also allows you to avoid ending rows with thin tiles.
   

4. ​Check and Double-Check Tile Alignment

   Don’t forget to take the time to double-check alignment. This may seem like an intuitive step, but failure to carefully check that your tiles are aligned can ruin the appearance of your flooring. It is a standard error.

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Additional Porcelain Tile Flooring Tips for Your Home

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If you are installing your flooring in a bathroom or kitchen, take the time to plan exactly where you will place the tiles. If you have cabinets, you will probably want to install the tiles underneath. This way, if you ever need to replace the cabinets, the floor will be complete underneath.

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Another pro tip is to learn and practice cutting the tile before starting your installation project. There is a slight learning curve, and some specialized equipment is necessary to cut tile.

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Almost all Porcelain tile flooring mistakes are caused by failing to plan for the start of your flooring project. Keep the above tips in mind, and you will have your new floor installed and ready to admire in no time.