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How to Tile Floors

Are you ready to tackle your DIY floor tile project? Let us help you get started in this exciting endeavor. Whether it's your first time or tenth, tiling your floor successfully is all about planning. Are you using the right supplies and techniques? Check out our discussion boards, video tutorials, and best projects to get going.

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Tile Floors the Easy Way

Prepare the surface

Make sure the floor that you want to tile is free of debris. Also, ensure that the surface is even, with no bumps or large scratches.

Measure up

Measure the space you want to tile. Round up all measurements, as it is better to buy too many tiles than to not have enough.

Purchase tiles

Choose tiles with a neutral color scheme. They should also be as tough as possible, as floor tiles are known to crack.

Follow a guide

Use chalk to draw guidelines that you can follow when tiling. For straight lines, purchase a chalk line kit.

Cut to size

You can cut tiles to size, if needed, using an electric or hand-operated tile cutter, but be sure to wear safety goggles.

More tiling categories

Backsplash

Backsplash

Bathroom

Bathroom

Ceiling

Ceiling

Walls

Walls

Top Floor Tiling Projects

Visit our top floor tile DIY projects and see what other Hometalkers are tiling.

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Hexagon Tile Floor Transition Entrance

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Remodelling The Old Nasty Carpeted Bathroom Floor

Remodelling The Old Nasty Carpeted Bathroom Floor

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How to Install a Brick Tile Floor

How to Install a Brick Tile Floor

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Bottle Cap Floor Tile

Bottle Cap Floor Tile

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Everything You Need to Know Before Installing 12×24 Tile

Everything You Need to Know Before Installing 12×24 Tile

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A Simple Hexagon Tile Hack

A Simple Hexagon Tile Hack

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Carpeted Bathroom Gets a New Tile Floor

Carpeted Bathroom Gets a New Tile Floor

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DYI Herringbone Tile Floor

DYI Herringbone Tile Floor

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Tiling With a Finishing Touch

Tiling With a Finishing Touch

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Popular Slideshows for Tiling Floors

Here are our slideshows of DIY floor tile projects. Get ready to be inspired.

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14 Contemporary Bathroom Floor Tile Ideas and Trends to Consider

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Floor Tiling Videos

In search of DIY video tutorials on how to tile your floor? Look no further!

How to Lay Cement Tile Flooring

How to Lay Cement Tile Flooring

Here's our in depth tutorial on how to lay cement tile flooring!

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Small Bathroom Renovation Tile Floor Installation

Small Bathroom Renovation Tile Floor Installation

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Learn to Tile Like a Pro

Learn to Tile Like a Pro

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Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Floor Tiling Projects

Visit our best DIY floor tiling projects and get some ideas for your next project.

DIY Floor Makeover: How To Grout a Tile Floor

DIY Floor Makeover: How To Grout a Tile Floor

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Peel N' Stick Luxury Vinyl Tile Floors

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Popular Floor Tiling Discussions

Check out the popular discussions trending right now on how to tile your floor.

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Got a Tiling Question?

Do you have a burning question about how to tile your floor? Ask it here!

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New Floor Tiling Projects

Want to see what's trending in the world of DIY floor tiling? Check it out.

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Grouted Vinyl Tile

Grouted Vinyl Tile

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Stone Pebble Tiles on Top of Old Tiles

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Browse Floor Tile Projects

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How To Write In Penny Tile

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