Tiling Painted Concrete Basement Floor

Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.

Tiling painted concrete basement floor.

If you discovered any defects on the floor fill them with a concrete patch or self leveling compound to achieve a flat surface that s ready to receive ceramic tiles. Install tile directly on the concrete floor in many cases you can lay tile directly on the concrete surface which is naturally hard and durable. If the paint comes loose so does the tile. If you re going to install tiles in wet areas such as bathrooms and balconies you need to apply a waterproofing membrane or paint first.

Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles. Unfortunately the tile cannot be adhered directly to the painted surface. Installing tile over painted concrete adds a few extra steps to your tiling job. Suggesting another product over the concrete is overkill.

The tile will be fine. Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature. Paint used on concrete will not bond with the tile adhesive. Many basement flooring materials like paint epoxy tile and rubber flooring for example can go down directly over the basement s original poured concrete floor as long as the concrete is in good condition.

Painted concrete can be made porous with sandblasting or other hard abrasive actions. Water should readily absorb in the concrete as an indication that it is suitable for bonding the tile to it. This option works best when the concrete floor is in good condition so take care to follow all of the steps below to repair cracks fill depressions and make sure the floor is level. All paint will need to be removed before you begin installing the tile.

Skip this step and we guarantee your new tile will crack right over the cracks in the concrete. Steam off the paint with a steam mop and rough the concrete up a bit. Tile cannot be attached directly to painted concrete as the thin set will not adhere well to the paint. While you can install tile directly on concrete problems erupt when the concrete cracks or shifts.

Rinse the floor in small sections and then blot it dry. If you choose to try to bond the tile to the paint then you need. Let the floor dry overnight if you live in a damp or humid climate. Patch any small cracks or holes with concrete patching compound.

You should either strip or bead blast the concrete and thoroughly clean it.