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Installing Ceramic Floor Tile. Such As A Concrete Slab Or A Raised Foundation
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Installing Ceramic Floor Tile

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Installing Shower Floor Tile.

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Q,
I recently purchased your info. I have a couple of questions (maybe more in a couple of weeks.

I am remodeling my kitchen top to bottom. Hickory cabinets with granite countertops. My kitchen is 10'x10' with 2 walls getting 2'deep cabinets (L shape). That leave me with approx. 8'x8' floor area.
I am attempting to install porcelain tiles for the first time. It is Mannington donatello with a Listello inlay. I'm going to make a 5'x5' square inlay with Oyster inside the inlay and walnut on the outside.

1. Should I lay the floor under the new cabinets? I am planning on it in case we need to remove a cabinet for a dishwasher.
2. There are arrows on the bottom of the tile. Should I lay these in the same direction?
3. Do you recommend wet sawing these tiles for straight cuts or use the cutting board? (I watched your video and you did use a wet saw)
4.I planned on starting in the center of the 8'x8' area. Does this seem feasable or do you have any other suggestions on where I should start?
5. I am thinking of making the center inlay diagnal to the outer tiles. Is this difficult? Should I keep them all square to each other?

Your help is greatly appreciated.

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You can use floor tiles on walls , however you should not use wall tiles on floors because they can be slipperie and they are not as durabule.


If You Are Looking for Ceramic Tile For Outdoors
To be used outdoors, the tile must be frost proof and unglazed for floor use. Make sure the absorption rate is 0.5% or less

Can Ceramic Tile be used around a fireplace?

Yes Almost any tile can be used on the face of a fireplace. I would not recommend putting the tile directly In the firebox.

A.
Most people don't install there floor tile until after they install the cabinets.
However if you wish to install the tile first I'm sure that's ok.
Yes, the arrows are on these type tile for a reason, you should use them
I would try the cutter board if it does not cut the porcelain tiles then you will need to use the wet saw to cut your tile.
Starting in the center is one way to start installing your tile, but be ready to make a lot of cuts this way.
If you start in the center of a door way you will get the same centered effect without as many cuts,
{see the flooring video}
If you wish to install the tile on a 45% angle, that's your call, but yes it is a lot more trouble and a lot more cuts.
And be prepared to need more tile.