Heated Tile Floors
Turn Cold Tile into a Warm Floor
Ultra-thin floor warming systems conveniently install under tile and stone to add soothing warmth and comfort to your favorite rooms.
Tools You Need
Below is a short list of most of the items required to install a new ceramic tile or stone floor. A tile cutter can be rented at most rental yards and some tile stores. If you have a lot of cuts to make I would suggest renting a wet saw.
- Ceramic tiles or stone - Both full tiles and trim tile
- Tile Spacers
- Setting material- thin set, mastic or adhesive
- Sanded Grout for grout joints over 1/8 inch.
Non-sanded or wall grout for joints - Level
- Rags
- Sponges-get several large sponges
- Notched trowel
- Grout Float
- Tape measure
- Rubber mallet
- Hammer
- Putty knife
- Several Buckets
- Safety glasses
- Knee pads for floor work
- Tile cutter- these can be rented
- Square
- Tile nippers
- Pliers
When I choose a trowel, what size notch should I go for?
It depends on the ceramic tiles you use for the job. If the back of the tile is flat, a 1/4 inch should be enough. If you use heavily corrugated tiles, you might want to use a 3/8 of an inch notched trowel.
