Modern houses look to convenience in cleaning and maintenance. This is why many people are opting to have tile floor installation in their kitchens. Here is some basic information which might come in handy if you decide to install tile in your own kitchen.
Kitchen tiles are usually pressed and can be classified as either mono-cottura or bi-cottura. The third kind of tile is the completely vitrified or porcelain floor tile which are very long lasting. However, if you want a combination of looks, economy, durability and ease of maintenance in your tile floor installation, then the ceramic kitchen floor tile is the way to go.
When you are carrying out a tile install, you can either buy your own tools and do the tile floor installation yourself or hire professionals to do it for you. A tile floor installation in a kitchen requires practice; therefore, it is recommended that you get professionals to do it for you if you are new to it.
Here is how a tile installation is done.
First, you will need to prepare a foundation or substrate, followed by waterproofing. After that, you will need to apply a thin layer of mortar, and then set the floor tile on it using a backer board. Once you have your entire floor tile laid out, you have to let it set for a day, after which grout is applied and set for 24 hours.
Having a kitchen tile floor installed will create a temporary mess both within and outside your house. If you have an installer doing the work, then he will dispose of the waste at a negligible fee.
Ceramic kitchen tiles are available at less than $1/square foot. Other basic tools include a tape measure ($5-$10), chalk line ($5-$10), straight edge ($55-$70), speed drill and drill bits ($120-$150), trowel (up to $20), grout float ($10-$15), tile sponge ($2), wet saw, which with a seven inch blade permits you to saw up to 16 inches of tile ($60-$90), mortar or cement ($34/bucket), backer board ($9/sheet), screws ($4/box), grout ($19/25 pound bag), notched trowel ($8) and spacers ($3/bag).
All said and done, if you are investing in a tile installation company to do your tile install work for you, then you can expect to pay an average of $5-$10/square foot. This amounts to $500-$1,000 for a 10×10 foot kitchen space, excluding materials cost. Make your decisions wisely, and get a lovely tile install done in your kitchen floor within two days!