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Basement flooded, how difficult is it to install tile?
Posted on 1/13/20 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 1/13/20 at 3:56 pm
I am thinking about getting rid of the lvt, luxory vinyl tile, that is in my basement. Every time I get water underneath it, I have to remove it, dry area and reinstall. porcelain tile would be so much better. Installation is expensive however. Is this something I could do with a buddy with direction from YouTube? TIA
This post was edited on 1/13/20 at 3:57 pm
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Posted on 1/13/20 at 4:09 pm to 3morereps
I did it. It's not difficult, just hard on the knees and back.
Main thing to get right is prepping the concrete. Get it level and you wont have problems.
And be sure to get the grout off before it sets.
Main thing to get right is prepping the concrete. Get it level and you wont have problems.
And be sure to get the grout off before it sets.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 4:14 pm to 3morereps
Pretty straightforward. Just like the other guys said get a level. I'd also get a leveling kit. Makes the job a breeze.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 4:36 pm to 3morereps
I’ve heard the biggest mistake DIYers make with tiling is not prepping the surface properly.
What’s causing the flooding? Have you tried anything to resolve that issue?
What’s causing the flooding? Have you tried anything to resolve that issue?
Posted on 1/13/20 at 4:44 pm to 3morereps
Not too bad, but invest in some very good knee pads.
I used these and had no uneven tiles
https://www.amazon.com/Leveling-System-Leveler-Spacers-Reusable/dp/B07FYFJ215/ref=asc_df_B07FYFJ215/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241942959786&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7753286187222472457&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012580&hvtargid=pla-575102235777&psc=1
I used these and had no uneven tiles
https://www.amazon.com/Leveling-System-Leveler-Spacers-Reusable/dp/B07FYFJ215/ref=asc_df_B07FYFJ215/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241942959786&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7753286187222472457&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012580&hvtargid=pla-575102235777&psc=1
Posted on 1/13/20 at 6:37 pm to 3morereps
I had never done it before redoing a bath. It is not hard, just hard on knees as other have stated.
Posted on 1/13/20 at 9:43 pm to 3morereps
There a reason the labor is expensive. If you have any back or knee problems etc. I would advise against it.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 6:49 am to 3morereps
It’s relatively inexpensive to pay someone to do it, like others have said it’s a knee killer and back breaking, plus it’s a darn dirty job.
Just pay the man is my advice
Just pay the man is my advice
Posted on 1/14/20 at 7:52 am to 3morereps
Tile isn’t waterproof, if you get standing water in your basement you could get mold growing under the grout and that would be no bueno. That’s why in showers and baths you put a waterproofing membrane under the tile.
Why is your basement flooding? I’d address that issue? Can you install a sump pump?
No tile isn’t hard to install, patience and having a level floor is the. Is the most important.
Why is your basement flooding? I’d address that issue? Can you install a sump pump?
No tile isn’t hard to install, patience and having a level floor is the. Is the most important.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 9:47 am to 3morereps
You could also look into a decorative concrete finish that gives a wood look or tile look.
Posted on 1/14/20 at 2:46 pm to baldona
My sump pump failed and rain water came up through my sump pump. I replaced the sump pump and added a water and battery backup.
Posted on 1/15/20 at 1:59 pm to 3morereps
I had a sump pump fail in the basement once (used to pump HVAC water out).
Now I have two sump pumps, where if one fails the other will get the water out. And have a water detector in the pan that will alarm if the 1st pump fails.
Now I have two sump pumps, where if one fails the other will get the water out. And have a water detector in the pan that will alarm if the 1st pump fails.
Posted on 1/16/20 at 4:51 am to alphaandomega
genius productPosted on 1/19/20 at 7:54 pm to baldona
Okay, so a membrane like sutra is required to ( or highly recommended) to use in basement concrete slab?
I went to pick up tile today and was told I only need ditra membrane if concrete is cracked as it will protect tiles from shifting and cracking. The gentlemen at Lowe’s recommend passing on membrane on slab. Do y’all recommend I use it. Concrete is in great condition btw
I went to pick up tile today and was told I only need ditra membrane if concrete is cracked as it will protect tiles from shifting and cracking. The gentlemen at Lowe’s recommend passing on membrane on slab. Do y’all recommend I use it. Concrete is in great condition btw
Posted on 1/20/20 at 7:12 am to 3morereps
If your basement is flooding, you don't want tile down there either.
Posted on 1/20/20 at 9:44 am to dragginass
I don’t understand. Tile is put in showers. I’ve even seen tiled pools
Posted on 1/20/20 at 2:16 pm to 3morereps
Tile is put in showers with a cement board backer and drainage. Your basement tile, after it floods, is going to hold stagnant water in the mortar. Ask people in LA what happened to ceramic tile floors after the flood of '16.
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