During the ordering process, the estimator who visited your home will have already discussed the installation process, including the layout of your new floor, and the removal of your existing floor, if needed. The estimator will also review how to make the installation process smooth and efficient, including the following tips:.
Our installers occasionally discover unforeseen issues or damage once we remove existing flooring. We strongly recommend customers be home when the installers first arrive. This allows the installers to review the materials with you and confirm installation areas. The Installers may also ask where they can set up and make cuts.
Our installers always use drop cloths to protect nearby furniture and delicate items. The installers will review placement, designs and layouts before installing the tile. It is important that you review these with the installer, as once the material is installed it cannot be changed or removed.
Your tile or natural stone installation may take several days depending on the size and complexity of the project. The installers will need to remove the existing floors, and they may use tools e. These tools may also cause nail pops in the ceiling below. Following the removal of the existing floor, the installers prep the floors for your new tile or natural stone product to ensure that the new floor is supported and protected from any potential moisture.
The preparation may include water proofing membranes, mortars, and grouts, all of which require time to cure before moving onto the next step. Tiles are set in a mortar cement.
This process does take some time depending on the size of the project and can take hours to completely set cure. Once the installers finish installing your new flooring, they will clean up and remove all work-related debris. If possible, they will also place furniture back into the space. This information, when put into practice, will yield better results without costly callbacks and failures. If you haven't already, consider becoming a Certified Tile Installer so you learn these best practices, ask the right questions and anticipate tile installation issues before they occur.
You don't become a tile installer or a business owner overnight. It takes time, enthusiasm, pride, reliability, respectfulness, a willingness to learn, and dedication. No two jobs are the same; each one has its own unique nuances.
As a qualified installer, you need to be able to communicate how to deal with those nuances and qualify yourself to not only meet but exceed expectations. Being qualified will exponentially increase your value and you will have endless opportunities. Crossville's Latest News and Views. Daltile's Trend Hub. Neuse Tile Services Blog. The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation CTEF provides education and installer certification for professionals working in the ceramic tile and stone industry.
Why Certification? Return the tiles to the edges of the layout to double check their fit before installing. Take up the tiles in the opposite order that you will lay them down. Use a trowel to spread a thin layer of adhesive over the floor in the center of the wall opposite the door. Spread only as much adhesive as you can lay tiles onto in five to 10 minutes; this may be an area only a few feet wide.
Don't spread a larger area or the adhesive may dry out before you lay down the tiles. Press the tiles down on the floor. Work your way backwards out of the room, spreading small amounts of adhesive and pressing down the tiles as you go.
Let the adhesive dry for the time indicated by the manufacturer, then roll the floor with a floor roller. Push the roller over the entire floor to help bond the VCT to the adhesive and the substrate.
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