How To Lay Ceramic Tile

Do you know how to lay tile? If you’re reading this, probably not. Or worse, you thought you knew how to lay tile and many days and dollars later discovered you were wrong. Maybe you were hoping your wife wouldn’t notice the slope in the bathroom floor or the uneven spacing between tiles. But trust me, a bad tile job is not only noticeable, but ugly and distracting. I know. Because it happened to me.

My wife wanted me to replace the linoleum floor in the bathroom. I checked out a library book, watched a few home improvement shows, and thought I was ready to tackle the job. Boy was I wrong. I ended up finishing half the job before discovering I had measured and spaced my tiles incorrectly. I had to tear up the work I had already finished and start all over. I grudgingly finished the bathroom and it definitely looks like a do-it-yourself project gone bad. With all the time and money I needlessly put into the job I could have hired a professional to do it.

Then my wife wanted me to do the kitchen floor. (I know, I couldn’t believe it either.) But this time she wanted me to do it right.

She bought me these videos, “Tile Made Easy”, by Randy Davis and insisted I watch them. I was skeptical of learning anything from a video (after all, my last attempts at self-education obviously failed miserably), but I decided to try it. She was able to download it from the internet, so I could watch the videos instantly (she was really anxious for me to get started on the kitchen). There were only a few hours worth of videos to watch (instead of spending days and weeks reading books or watching television programs). Randy got straight to the point and went over all the essential tile laying steps, techniques, and problems. And the videos included real life examples which made me feel more at ease. Best of all, Randy gives you complete access to his mentor program and private forum where you can get personal assistance.

After watching the “Tile Made Easy” videos I felt confident enough to lay tile on my kitchen floor (even after the bathroom fiasco). My wife was amazed at the results and my friends all think a professional did it. They definitely don’t believe me when I tell them I learned it all from a video!

Don’t make the same mistake I did. Try “Tile Made Easy” by Randy Davis for yourself and do it right the first time.

Here’s the link: Tile Made Easy

There are many different tile types to choose from. Why does ceramic tile continue to be my favorite type of tile?

Ease of Maintenance - While no flooring service is completely maintenance free, ceramic tile continues to be the best performer in this category. With only the occasional application of sealant every four to five years, and the typical mopping - ceramic tile is virtually maintenance free.

Durability - The ancient Romans saw the immediate benefit of tile in it’s durability and utilitarian uses - and the modern world is catching on. Ceramic is great for high traffic situation thanks to it’s resiliency to wear and staining.

Style - Everyone cares about style and tile is no slouch in this arena. With virtually and color or texture combination available, consumers can decorate their homes with limitless possibilities.

Ease of Installation - Tile continues to be a favorite of the avid DIY’er. Both novice and experienced individuals should be able to complete a 150sq ft tile layout within a days work.

Capital Improvement - In most cases, a properly installed ceramic tile floor will improve the value of a home tremendously. Potential buyers will appreciate the attractive style and impressive presentation of a good tile floor.

Laying tile doesn’t have to be a huge long-drawn out process. Most DIY’ers can finish a good 200sq foot tile job within a day.

General supplies: the tile, tile spacers, bonding agent, pre-mixed mortar, grout and even a mortar trowel.

Cost: With supplies and tile costing about $2.50 per sq foot, total cost should not be much over $500 total for a 200sq foot area.

Don’t get discouraged and most of all, have fun!

Check out Randy Davis’s “Tile Made Easy” program. Following his easy how-to guides and video’s, I turned my “ameteur” job into an artpiece that even the professionals would appreciate.

Here’s the link: Tile Made Easy