Installing Ceramic Tiles-2
Updated: Dec. 02, 2010
I want to install ceramic tiles on the concrete floor in my basement. Right now the concrete floor is coated with latex paint. I want to know what is the best way to remove the paint, and what kind of mortar should I put down before placing the tiles?
The easiest and best method for removing paint from concrete is to use a mechanical grinder or a wire brush. This method will guarantee that the surface will be free of any paint. It is a dusty job, so be sure to ventilate the basement well and make sure that you wear a mask. If the floor is not perfectly flat, even it out with a self-leveling concrete mix. For the tile adhesive, my suggestion is that you speak to the professionals at a tile manufacturing center. Each type of tile requires a specific type of mortar, and the tile experts would know which adhesive or mortar works best with your tiles.
