Though tiling a floor might sound very mundane, it is actually a task which requires a fair deal of planning and a practice run of putting the tiles without the adhesive so that you know if you are on the right track. The steps require you to measure the space and get an approximate idea of how many tiles you need. If you are using standard pattern of tiles, then you can skip the laying the tiles without sticking them.

A clean floor is the first requirement when laying the floor and though one cannot expect it to be squeaky clean; you will need to remove anything which can result in uneven tiling. Preparing the basic floor is about 20% of the entire task, Next thing to do is to create marking from where you will begin tiling. Though there are many recommendations, I would suggest you begin tiling from the most visible area of the room since the tiling needs to be the best there. Working from centre towards the wall is a good option.

Once you have marked the position with a chalk, you can start pouring in the concrete and laying the tiles one by one. It pays to be patient on this task as this is a delicate part of the job. Experienced tile layers can figure out a slant with naked eyes whereas first-timers may need the help of a string to be able to see if the tile has been fixed properly. Do remember to gently level the tile as well with the help of a small machete.

Working towards the walls, the last bit of tiling involves cutting of pieces to fit in to the gaps between the last tile and the wall. Keep a tile on top of the other and cut as required. Once the tiles are laid…try not using the flooring for a day and a half. That ensures that the leveling of the tiles remain intact. The last step includes cleaning up the floor and filling in the white cement and voila! you have a new flooring!