Apply a 1 4 inch thick layer of pre mixed thinset or mastic over the area where the first tile will be laid.
Floor tile setting with the front door.
When installing floor tile in a finished room it s better to slide the tile under door casings rather than fit it around them.
I have an ugly square of linoleum there now.
Comb the thinset with the notched end of the trowel then set the tile onto the thinset.
You ll end up with a better looking floor.
Will the same principles used when laying your wood floor apply to how you lay your tile.
So the same general rule that applies to laying wood tile can t be applied when laying tile.
If you butt the tiles against the casings photo 1 you ll usually end up with uneven gaps that you have to fill with grout.
Dear nh i want to install tile inside the front door of my house.
My front door threshold bottom of door is only 1 2 above the floor.
Installing tile around door jambs can prove to be difficult.
And really these are two different.
Professional tile installers trim the bottom of the door casings to allow the tile to tuck underneath which produces the best result.
Most people don t have tile all over their house from the front door all the way through.
Slide tile under door casings.
I understand that to lay ceramic tile properly i need to put down durarock or hardibacker board prior to the tile but then i won t be able to open the door.