If you want to completely change a room, the most dramatic change you can make is to install a new floor. But should you choose bamboo laminate flooring, vinyl plank flooring, or even carpeting?

When homeowners are deciding on a type of tile to use in their rooms, ceramic tile is usually near the top of the list. Ceramic tile has many advantages – it’s versatile, it’s attractive, and it’s durable.

The most important part of installing a ceramic tile floor is preparing it for the tile. The first step towards a perfect installation is to start with a clean, flat floor. So be prepared to remove all of the old carpet, any old tile flooring, nails, screws, etc. If the floor is unlevel, you should take steps to level it. If necessary, you may have to lay a sub-flooring over the existing floor in order to get a nice flat surface.

When the sub-flooring has been prepared, the next step is to choose your starting point.

A professional will normally choose to lay tile starting at the center of the area and move outwards from there. This is because the center of most rooms is the natural focal point for people entering it. You get the focal point right, and the rest will fall into line.

Once you’ve determined the center, you can snap chalk lines to guide the laying of the first tiles. At this point, the most difficult part of your task is done.

From here on out you will be mainly mixing the tile adhesive, applying it to the back of tiles, and laying it on the floor – moving outwards from the center of the room towards the wall. It may be necessary to cut tile pieces as you near the wall or corners.

When the tile adhesive is dry, apply grout to fill in the joints. Finally wipe the grout residue.

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