Laying Tile On Cement Slab Floor. Here are 7 steps to help you install tile on an exterior concrete slab surface, like on your home's patio or porch.subscribe to today's homeowner for more gr. Ceramic and porcelain tile are so frequently installed at or above grade level on a cement board underlayment or directly on plywood that it almost seems novel to install tile directly on concrete. The concrete should be properly cured, be level to 1/4 inch in 10 feet, and have a steel trowel or fine broom finish.
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There will be surface and hairline cracks. A sound surface is necessary when preparing concrete floor for tile installation. First, it is important to determine if there is moisture coming up from the slab.
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Test by sprinkling water on various areas of the subfloor. That is the reason why you require a solid base for installing tiles. There is nothing wrong with tile laid directly on concrete providing all precautions are taken regarding moisture proofing, he says. Any cracks in the surface of the slab need to be repaired before you begin as well.
