How to install ceramic tile. Part 1 of 2

A complete how to install ceramic tile on a wood sub floor video. Complete article at http://www.askmediy.com

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• install ceramic tile
• wood floor
• cutting tile
• tile
• askmediy
• Installation
• Cleaning
• Construction
• Repair

[TheCodyJMac]

I Like Ur Videos Man! Im trying to get myself over the fact that ive never done anything like this before, but with ur videos im pretty coifident.. but my only problem is that i will be putting down cement board 1st. what would i use to cut that ? and are there any tips you could give me on doing that? much appreciated.

[DominickDiy]

@TheCodyJMac I use a circular saw with a blade for that stuff. But you could just use the cutter they have for that. Make sure you screw it down good into the floor joist.

[buddyboy1953]

hi,great vids,learned a lot from you.have a question? i am installing a coal stove in my double wide home,what kind of tiles would you recommend,ceramic or porcelain? i will be using dura rock,and what is the best thin set?

[DominickDiy]

@buddyboy1953 Thats really up to you. Use what ever you like. 

[PAYDAYMONSANTO]

wow.. is that eyed-up!? or am i missin something. very nice. thanks

[DominickDiy]

@PAYDAYMONSANTO Oh no, never just eyed up. and thank you

[DominickDiy]

@slowgolf Yeah as long as you have at least 1 1/4 of solid wood and down good you'll be fine. Even the national tile standards says so. Oh you'll also need palemer in the thin set.

[slowgolf]

not to sure about that install straight to wood , there's a good reason they make durock

[DominickDiy]

@MrCloudchaser First off since you are using a 17" tile make sure you have a tile cutter big enough for that size tile. Cutting them on a diagonal will make the cut much longer.

What you can do is cut a some tiles in half (diagonal) and use them as your base line. Say against a wall.

[MrCloudchaser]

Hello I enjoyed your video. I am preparing to lay tile in two separate hallways and we would like to do them on the diagonal. The tile are 17 inch squares. How do you recommend getting started.

Thanks

Russell