EDITORS NOTE - The video incorrectly states that tile sealer must be used. You do not need to use tile sealer on porcelain tile.

This is the correct way to install . Prep is not over kill this is the way and the correct way to have a long lasting tile job . This is how my company been doing it for 18 years and still going strong no call back perfect installation . Great video. Do it this way you'll never have grout cracking loose tiles . And installing this type of floor always grout seal the tile before grouting let it dry then grout clean then seal your grout .

i'm researching tile installation as i'm getting ready to install the same size tile in one of my bedrooms. this video is great in that it offers a very thorough overview of the work to be done. that said, there's more to it than what this video covers, but again this is an awesome overview of the work to be done. in my research the most important thing is the prep work. my house is a bit of a "proving ground" for me. i do all my "firsts" on my house and learn from trial and error before i work on someone else's house. i'm very excited about this project. that DITRA in the video is a must in my opinion. its something you never see people doing. they just tile straight to the concrete floor. nope - not me. i want to get it right. i'm definitely using the the DITRA for my project.

Doing my living room and dining room starting tomorrow. 400 square feet. It's very hard work and I totally understand why the labor costs so much money

I don't know why I'm watching this, I'm only 8... but the production of these videos are exceptional! Makes it fascinating and enjoyable. Liked!

"Do the tile yourself", they said. "It's easy!", they said.

Very professional... can I hire that guy in the video? lol

I worked with floor guys for like 4 years. And all we do is use the thin set, to level out. Then just Mortar, tile the grout. Then finished. You do let have to use all this. But it helps longevity past like 6-8 years.

Lord bless me with the resources to buy and pay someone else to install my new floor😌

I love that you don't have any crazy music playing in the background.

Did this through my whole first floor. Worked very similarly, but I used concrete backerboard instead of the thinner membrane. However, I had a terrible time with streaking in the grout. Turns out hand-mixing the grout maintains a much more uniform color.

Thank you! This video convinced me NOT to do this type of installation. It's more than I can handle.

You lost me at 0:14. Think I'll just trim the bushes instead.

I think you forgot one very important recommendation when taking off old flooring. Especially vinyl flooring it might be a good idea to cover your face with the proper breathing apparatus due to asbestos

hats off to you all guys.... you guys are awesome... thank you for teaching us.

Back in my days we would get a tree trunk and stick it to the floor with our earwax

I still use this underlayment on concrete every chance I get. It is a crack isolation membrane and allows for the concrete to equalize its moisture with in its self. They surprised me on getting this video pretty acutely. When setting tile it’s 1/4” back and forth movement to lay over the notches and expel the air. And to water proof a room you also tape up onto the walls. I stay away from the silicone idea and leave it blank. Silicone is only good for 7 years and if it hardens it would be the same as hard packing.

Perfect! It should only take 6 min and 30 seconds!

step 12: pay someone to do it

You guys make it look too easy!

What is best material that won't pop up or break

Yeah I wont be doing all this.

I learned I will be contracting this out to a professional.

hairspray on the caulkline is boss lvl tip 😂😂

What is the name of the particular tile used in this video? Love that color.

Please make a memory of. Jimmy Johnsons Lowe’s nascar he’s my hero and I love y’alls products

Sooo.... hire someone to do it for you. Got it! Thanks.

I’ve done two tile jobs, one Saltillo through living room, entry hall and guest bath. Did one porcelain square tiles living room, hallway, and bath. I did a shower on my previous home. This is the first for rectangular tile. I’m just getting an idea of how to start. I did a couple laminate wood floors in the bedrooms but forgot to stagger. They’re small rooms so they don’t look bad.

Amazing color ! What is the name of the particular tile used in this video?

and no trees had to die for that floor, 10/10 would install in my kitchen again

Im super glad theres no diy in title... because nobody in their right mind would do this.

Why is this video soo good?

I really learned more from you good job indeed.I want to know that Metal you used on the doorway I need a name

The only thing this video showed me is that I shouldn't complain nor question why someone charges me whatever they charge me whatever number they say. They deserve their fair pay.

Is there a short cut?

I never realized its that easy .

repin the dewalt rockwell...one of the greatest tool ever

that is perfection

Too bad they didnt list links to all the products used in this video!

Did my whole house easy project 👍 just need a 2nd person

How/where do you start laying the tiles? How about the second row? Is there a minimum width of a tile at the end? They just kind of glanced over that info.

What is the actual model/color tile in this video?

What is the brand and color of the tile used in the video?

Seems Easy enough.. lol Let's get started

There is no tiler in the world that goes through these steps. Guaranteed the just eye everything.

Why am i watching this @ 12:42 a.m?? lol

That was actually a very good video!

Can you please share a website link for this exact tile.

This looks super expensive. I wanted wood look tile but there is no way I can afford to do my entire house with all of these different steps... :(

How to stagger the tile? How do I start it and the pattern?

Well I’ll be using this video to help guide me in this diy floor project!

I'm assuming these membranes and whatnot are only needed for a wood subfloor, and not for a concrete slab.

Very informative! Emmy Braxtly

Ok ,we’re paying someone to do this ... AND We’re MEXICAN !

My toxic trait is thinking I can easily do this

If you are installing ditra membrane on top of plywood, make sure to screw the base plywood every 6 inches (lots of screws) prior adding ditra, otherwise the humidity will mess with the base and your ditra job will not work.

Ok, think positive thoughts for me...I'm goin' in! 1000sf and all of my first floor. 2 rooms over this 4 day weekend, about 350 sf.

Beautiful and informative. Thank you

Thanks

Can anyone link to the actual tile used in this video?

good

this is worth learning about

Holy cow. I wish I could do that.

Thanks for the video. If you have a concrete floor do you still need to put down the membrane/plastic sheet?

Step 1: Become a certified tile installer

I will buy the same as advertised 🙏

Help What is the orange layer mat. A few years ago Lowes just removed the laminate to concrete slab and thin set the tile to slab. Now is the orange layer mat required or is it necessary. Seems to be a lot of extra work..

I hired Lowe's to install my kitchen tile. I can do it but my said I'm too busy. I listened and shouldn't have. The tile setter did not check the floor for level. He did not strike lines. After installing backer board he did not seal the seams. When he installed the tile he did so on one long line rather than working in quadrants. He would drop the tile into the thinset, bang each corner and then the middle with his hand and move on to the next tile. You probably guessed the end result. Every tile in every row was not level as he did not do any checking as he laid the tile. The job is full of exposed edges, low grout lines and tiles not level. I called Lowe's 2 days ago and no response from the installation company. Lowe's tells me they have 48 hours to respond. Unfortunately the only solution here is take up the new tile job and start over again. Sometimes, if you have ANY common sense or skill it pays to do it yourself.

I like the tile in the video a lot, what brand/shade is it?

first you’re gonna wanna use a high quality liquid magma and place it in perfect 27.5 degree angles spacing each line out 5.7 centimeters from each other and then youre gonna wanna find an elderly woman named Deborah and lay her knitted baby quilts along the surface

How long it takes all this process

OMG THANK YOU FOR SHARING >>>> APPRECIATE IT

How are we suppsed to scrub off the grout, when were not allowed on the floor for 24 hours.

So if the tiles are staggered how do i start in the middle?

Are there any pros and cons on using the membrane when installing this flooring directly on concrete?Also, if installing the flooring prior to any baseboards being installed, do you still leave 1/4" gap along the walls for expansion w/o the membrane?

What's the thinnest grout line that can be used with these tiles?

Do you recommend this floor type for a bedroom?

I have this tile at my house 😎

why do you seal the tiles and grout?

I have a question I am about to use high end vinyl floor planking on a concrete slab the room is like couple feet below grade. Now existing are 9x9 anyway some are missing what would be best way to even floor.

Can someone tell me what tile and color was used in this install!?!?

Sealer on porcelain tile will last about two days. You can't seal glass and don't need to.

I tiled my kitchen in my last house, but didn’t tile under the dishwasher or stove. It looked fine. I did tile under the fridge because it gets moved regularly. Why do you tile under the appliances. I also applied the tile straight to the slab. No issues with cracking. If I am applying straight to the slab, why do I need layers of other materials? I’m probably doing the floors in the house we’re building, so, I need to know the why for these things. I want to do it right.

what about installing on slab foundation? Do you have videos for that?

"Replace everything in your kitchen" I just wanted to change out my tiles....

I want to install this kind of tile in my living room, but it is in the middle of the house, we have to go through it to go to the bedrooms, to the kitchen, to the back door, and the front door. My concern is that I already know it's going to take me several days to finish, and it is going to be a nightmare while in the process, trying no to step on it. Any ideas on how to deal with that with 5 adults and 2 dogs in the house?

What’s the name of the tile used in the video

as a tile setter, i would not hire this guy! he does not meet my standards. i do this type of work everyday

Great video. Thank you

Do not use the "L" word Level. Use the "F" word Flat.

In ten years when I decide I want something else, how do I remove all this from a concrete foundation?

I think loose lay luxury vinyl tile is a much better choice for self installation. Less tools, less prep, less products, less time & much cheaper overall. I wish I was a more talented handywoman because my handyman sure doesn't seem to want to be to handy around the house.

Could this be installed on stairs?

I will learn how to do this in 10 years.

what is the size of this tile shown? width and length please?

what off set did you use in the installation of this tile? I've been reading on this, and every thing says to use a 1/3 off set? but in this video is not really in any kind of set pattern.

question: how do you call this new way of method tiling the floor? because in our country we still used the old fashioned way like manually putting cement underneath the tiles.

Great video.

What color grout is that ?

its ok to put metal balustrade post direct to this type tile? it wort crack?