Floor tiles have always been popular with people looking to make some small amendments to their home, although this might be the case for some people laying a whole new granite floor might become way to expensive which is why they choose self adhesive floor tiles as a cheaper alternative. A lot of floor tiles which can be simply laid on top of your current floor might offer a quick fix but in the long term you will have to replace these floor tiles as they simply won’t be able to with stand hard walking.

There are a range of benefits to self adhesive floor tiles which is why so many people choose this option not only are they very easy to lay over your current floor but they are also very cheap which means you can have a new look within your home any time. A lot of these floor tiles will come in large packs which will mean you might have to cut these floor tiles down to make sure they fit to your floor area.

Self adhesive floor tiles are used so often because of the benefits they can offer over other floor tiles some of the main benefits these types of floor tiles can offer include the cost and how easy these types of floor tiles are to install within your home. These floor tiles can also be easily repaired if one becomes damaged or comes un-stuck from your current flooring. This is why so many people choose these floor tiles to install within your home.

Although floor tiles like this are very good for your home if you’re looking for some cheap alternatives of flooring to install within your home. Adhesive floor tiles do have some dis-advantages which is that these floor tiles can become UN stuck very easily and can result in you have to keep paying more money to fix your floor tiles. These floor tiles also cannot with stand a lot of walking as the tiles can easily become damaged which isn’t going to be good if you have just had your flooring and kitchen re-designed.

The costs of having these types of floor tiles installed in your home is very cheap you can find packs of these tiles for around £4 which will allow you to do your whole kitchen for very cheap with most floor tile packs coming in about 4 to 6 floor tiles to a pack.  This means a lot of people will choose to have these types of floor tiles installed in their home because of the cost and how cheap they can repair the flooring. 

Floor tiles like this can be very easy to install and only take a few minutes to lay depending on your floor size. This makes them very popular with people who are looking to save money and not have to spend on it on having people come into the home and install floor tiles for them.

If you have the money or the time I would highly recommend you having ceramic floor tiles installed within your home as they will not only last a lot longer but will be a lot more durable than the other floor tiles which you will be looking to have installed in your home.  Whatever floor tiles your looking to have within your home make sure you know all the benefits and also make sure you know how to professionally install these floor tiles within your home as this will ensure you have the best chance of been able to have a good floor for years to come.

Granite floor tiles are one of the most durable floor tiles you can get offering you a range of benefits over other types of floor tiles however there are some things you should know about these floor tiles and how they might affect your flooring and your budget. Granite is a very expensive material so if you plan on laying your floor in it then you should be aware that it might cost you a lot more compared to other types of floor tiles.

Granite is so hard wearing it can last within your kitchen floor for years after you have laid your floor tiles, the floor tiles will be able to with stand a lot of walking and hard ware which means you will not have to continue to fix them the good thing about granite as well is they can be cleaned quite easily which will give you the best chance of having a clean kitchen or bathroom.

The below will show you some of the benefits granite floor tiles have over other tiles and why you should consider having these floor tiles installed into your home if you have the budget.  If you plan on having granite floor tiles then it might be a good idea to look at having these floor tiles professionally installed into your home as they can be very hard to install.

• Hard Wearing
• Frost Resistant
• Unique Design on every tile
• Very Durable
• Easy Cleaning

All of the above are some of the great benefits granite floor tiles have to offer and although they might cost a lot more than other floor tiles because they are so hard wearing you will not have to replace any of the tiles for a long time which means they will give you a much better return rate compared to other floor tiles.

The one thing you will need to take note of Granite is a natural material and therefore you will never be able to have any floor tiles which are exactly the same they will always have some change on every tile which can either make your kitchen better as it will have a more unique appeal than manmade floor tiles. You will also only be able to get these floor tiles in a few designs and you will not be able to change the colour of your floor tiles.

Granite floor tiles can also be very expensive compared to other floor tiles because of the material they are made from they take a lot longer to make which can mean you will have to pay more for your favourite granite floor tiles.

Cleaning your kitchen tiles should become something you do very regularly around your house like you would with hovering this will not only keep your tiles clean but it will also ensure your kitchen tiles have the best chance of lasting for a long period of time. Kitchen tiles don’t require allot of maintenance but you will need to ensure you look after them and do not drop too much stuff on your kitchen tiles as this could chip and damage your tiles.

Allot of people will look at kitchen tiles to be one of the best ways to decorate your home making a perfect platform for your room and adding some colour and style to your kitchen. Allot of ceramic tiles can be used for either your floor or walls within various rooms of your home. The main issue with using tiles within your home is like many other things they can collect dirt and dust which can end up damaging your floor tiles.

Hovering your kitchen tiles might seem like a good idea but it general it will not properly clean your kitchen tiles and will leave some dirt and dust on your tiles which might result in your tiles becoming even more damaged. When your planning on cleaning your kitchen tiles you should think about using some proper cleaning materials as this will ensure your floor tiles are kept clean properly and no dust or dirt collect on your floor tiles.

One of the very best ways to properly clean your kitchen tiles is to get some hot water and slowly go over all of your tiles with the sponge and some water this will make them clean but again will not properly clean your tiles it will make them clean but it can still hold dirt. Using hot water to clean your kitchen tiles is ideal if you have glazed tiles however if you have unglazed kitchen tiles then your might need something stronger to clean your floor tiles.

To properly clean your unglazed you will need to add some soap to your hot water and repeat the process above this will ensure you have a good chance of been able to clean your unglazed floor tiles properly. This method will remove all dirt and dust from your kitchen tiles and ensure you have a good surface to be able to walk on for some years to come.  If you have issues removing some of the harder stains then you could look at adding some stronger materials and this will ensure your kitchen tiles are properly cleaned. Ensure you take care if you’re going to use some stronger materials as using too many might result in your tiles becoming damaged.

Another way to clean your kitchen floor tiles is to use some oxygen detergent this sort of material is atmosphere friendly  and will decompose with water, this method isn’t harmful to your kitchen tiles and can in fact help your whole kitchen. Depending on the type of tiles you have you might need to change the method of cleaning your tiles.

When your cleaning your kitchen tiles you will need to ensure you take time not to rush it as doing this could damage  the sealant and result in your kitchen tiles becoming more damaged and becoming broken over some time, so make sure you take time and clean your kitchen tiles properly.

Allot of people will look at having ceramic tiles installed into various off their homes because the tiles are very durable and can with stand allot of wear and tear but un like allot of other bathroom tiles which are on the market ceramic tiles have a range of styles and designs which means choosing the right ones for your home could become allot harder than you first might have thought.  You will need to ensure your ceramic tiles have all the protection your home needs to ensure they don’t leak water and end up costing you allot more money in repairs.

Whatever you decide we know nothing even comes close to have clean and crisp white ceramic tiles installed into your home, the tiles will help make your bathroom look and feel allot more modern and will allow you to have the perfect room for your home. If you want to make something a little different you could look at installing the odd design or colour tile which will make that bland wall a little more creative. If you have a good understanding of ceramic tiles then you can find the very best tiles for your bathroom which will ensure your bathroom won’t get damaged within years to come.

The first thing you should look into when your planning on getting ceramic tiles for your bathroom is the function of the tile, if you’re going to be tiling your floor then buy floor tiles and vice versa if you’re going to be tilting your wall. This will ensure you have the most durable tiles for your area and although you might want the tiles to match you can usually get floor tiles and wall tiles which are the same designs.

If your planning on laying ceramic tiles on the floor then you might want to look at buying tiles which have a thick rough texture this will make the tiles allot more durable and will make them last longer within your bathroom, however times have changed and you can now buy smooth ceramic tiles which can with stand as much wear and tear as other floor tiles.

Allot of tile specialists will also break the tiles down into various areas, like a rating system this means you can go in and find out the very best tiles easily and quickly depending on where you plan on buying your ceramic tiles from you will be given more advice on different types ceramic tiles and you will be able to find the very best tiles for your bathroom, always make sure you ask advice when you’re looking at getting ceramic tiles as the advice is free and can really help you find the best tiles for your room.

Another key thing to look at when you’re going to buy ceramic tiles is how water resistant the tiles are as they will be within your bathroom you will need to ensure you also seal your tiles to prevent them from coming damaged with water. Some tiles will already come glazed which will make them even more protected than un-glazed ceramic tiles so make sure you take this into consideration when you’re buying ceramic tiles.

Sealing your ceramic tiles will also give them a better protection against water spillages and ensure that they are not damaged once laid on your floor. Generally ceramic tiles are very durable and water resistant which means you won’t have to do much maintenance on them to ensure they have a long life span.

The next good thing that you can have and also might want to consider when you’re looking at ceramic tiles is the colour allot of these tiles can be bought in a whole range of designs and colours allowing you to have endless choice when you’re looking for your tiles.

Some key things to remember when you’re looking at the colours of your ceramic tiles are if you have a small bathroom then you should use light coloured ceramic tiles which will make the whole bathroom look allot bigger. Try not to add too many colours as this will make your bathroom look very odd and nothing will match so keep in line with your colour scheme.  If you’re going to lay floor tiles then think about something which will make the floor look and feel warm colours like browns and greys can be ideal for this.

Allot of people might look at creating a mural on the wall using ceramic tiles this can be done in a range of ways using various tile shapes but if you plan on doing this then you might want to seek some professional help as laying them in the perfect design can be very hard and might result in your ceramic tiles becoming damaged if not done correctly.

Now you have worked out the design and thickness of your ceramic tiles which you are going to install you can now think about buying your tiles, the best way to do this is either via an online tile specialist who will be able to deliver your ceramic tiles to your home without too much hassle and the other is to buy them from a local shop which will allow you to talk face to face to someone about the designs and features of various ceramic tiles.  

You will of course need to know all of the sizes in which you plan on laying your ceramic tiles, you can do this by using a small tape measure. Once you have for the measurements it might be a good idea to buy a few more tiles in case you make any mistakes or any of your ceramic tiles become damaged or broken.

This might be something not everyone is interested in doing but for allot of people this can be a good option when your removing your ceramic tiles you will need to know how you can get rid of them and while allot of people might just throw them away there are other things you can do with your ceramic tiles to recycle them. This will however heavily depend on the amount of time you have or even if some of the below interest you.

Depending on what you plan on doing with your ceramic tiles you will need to ensure you have some safety goggles and outfits to ensure you do not become damaged by the ceramic tiles as they might chip and fly in the air. Depending on the amount of time you have you might want to look at removing allot of ceramic tiles in one piece as this will allow you to re-use them in one piece and in if you run short of time you might look at removing the tiles in allot of pieces.

If your planning on removing your ceramic tiles then you will need to have some tools which will allow you to remove the tiles allot easier. All of these tools can be bought from a local DIY shop and some homes even have allot of these tools within their home. The tools you need are as follows

• Hammer
• Gloves
• Tile Adhesive
• Grout (Coloured)
• Squeegee
• Clean Cloth
• Empty Buckets
  

Now you have all of these tools you can look at removing your ceramic tiles and either use them for various other things around your home or look at recycling them to various other people who might be able to make use of either full of whole ceramic tiles. To begin with you will need to use the hammer and try and remove the tiles into one piece apply some pressure and hopefully the tiles will break away in one piece.

If you want to you can look at making a mosaic with all of the broken ceramic tiles this could be done by using a small amount of adhesive and sticking the broken pieces of ceramic tiles back together with this small amount of tile grout. If you’re going to make a mosaic you could look at using coloured grout which will add a unique design to your ceramic tiles.

The below show some of the best ways which you could look at recycling your ceramic tiles

1. Consider using the broken ceramic tiles in the bottom of plant pots to filter the water
2. Contact some local companies who might buy your ceramic tiles off you
3. Advertise your ceramic tiles on various classified sites
4. Give the ceramic tiles away to schools or organisations
5. Make a garden feature out of them
6. Re-Use the full ceramic tiles to make a small patio within your garden

These are just some of the ways in which you could look at recycling your ceramic tiles and save yourself allot of time by having to find a local waste centre which will take allot of the ceramic tiles from you. all of the above methods can be done very easy and will not cost you anything to do and will also make you feel good about yourself by not only donating various ceramic tiles but also by recycling which in turn will be helping the environment.

When you’re looking at removing ceramic tiles from your home then you will likely need to know how to remove the grout to make  your wall smooth ready for painting or re-tiling depending on the amount of DIY skills you have you might be best off using some hand tools and removing the tiles one by one but if your fairly confident using tools then you might look at using a tool commonly known as a dremel to remove any grout from your ceramic tiles.

Another reason why you might be looking to remove the grout from around your ceramic tiles could be to update the look and feel of your bathroom, by removing the grout and adding new grout you will be making the room feel and look allotter warmer. If you do plan on just removing the grout from around your ceramic tiles then you will need to ensure you do not apply too much pressure and end up breaking the tiles as this will result in your having to tile the whole wall.

If you’re going to use a dremel to remove grout from around your ceramic tiles you will need to have the below tools, these will ensure you have the best chance of been able to remove the grout without damaging your ceramic tiles.

• Eye goggles
• Ear plugs
• Dremel Tool
• Grout removal attachment
• 1/16-inch carbide grout removal bit
• Damp cloth

Now you have all of your tools you can think about removing the grout from in between your ceramic tiles.  To begin with make sure you have closed the room off this will prevent any dust from getting into other areas of your home. Once you have sealed the room make sure you put on your goggles and the ear plugs although you might not think it the Dremel gives off a very high pitched noise which can cause damage to your hearing if you do not protect yourself.

You can now start using your tool to remove grout from around the ceramic tiles, to do this you will need to turn the nose cap on dremel tool counter clock wise, you can now go about inserting the grout removal tool into the dremel. Once you have added the tool into the dremel you will need to tighten it using the small tool provided.

Now you’re able to start using the dremel tool to remove the grout to do this simply position the end of the tool in between the line at the top of the ceramic tile. You will have to make sure you have put the tool into the grout area to ensure it starts to chip away the grout once you turn it on. The dremel should have various speeds so ensure you read the manufactures guide on the bests peed to have the tool for when you’re removing grout from between ceramic tiles.

Turn the dremel on and begin removing grout from your ceramic tiles pull the tool downward ensure you not apply to much pressure as this will remove too much grout which will result in you have to re-grout allot more of your tiles rather than just the top layer. Once you have removed all the grout you will need to use a damp cloth to wipe away any dust from your tiles. Remember if you’re not confident in using tools then please make sure you seek some professional help failing to do this could result in you damaging your ceramic tiles.

This might be something you have thought about in the past or even thinking about it now or maybe you have thought about buying new ceramic tiles because you want a different colour well don’t worry you can paint your ceramic tiles and it is very easy to do so and will help save you allot of time and money.

If you are going to paint your ceramic tiles you will need to make sure you have the correct tools to do a good job failing to do this could result in you been left with tiles which are half covered in paint or dry incorrectly which could mean you have to buy new ceramic tiles to re-do your whole kitchen because of this mistake you have made.  All of the tools you will need to paint your ceramic tiles can be bought from your local DIY store and shouldn’t cost you any more than £20.

Tools your need to paint Ceramic Tiles

• Tile Primer
• Gloss Paint
• Synthetic Brush
• Bristle Brush
• Super Fine Sandpaper
• Lint Free Cloth
• Dust Sheets

Now you have all these tools you will be able to start painting your ceramic tiles please be aware it might be a good idea to wear some old clothes or overalls as this will prevent any paint from getting on your clothes. Also ensure you leave the paint to dry for a long enough time this is usually around 24 hours but could change depending on the type of ceramic tile paint you’re using.

You will need to prepare your ceramic tiles for painting the first thing to do is to make sure all of the area you’re going to paint is clean this is to ensure your tiles don’t collect dust. Make sure you go around all of the area with a hover and a duster to ensure the whole area is completely clean.

Now you will need to make sure all of your ceramic tiles are completely clean to do this you will need to put some fairy liquid into some hot water and start going over all of the tiles ensuring you wipe over all the tiles once you have done this make sure you dry all of the ceramic tiles properly. You will also need to clean the grout to ensure you have a clean working area you can do this by using a small paint brush which will ensure you can get in all the small tunnels between your ceramic tiles.

If any of your ceramic tiles are damaged you will need to either repair these or replace them depending on how badly damaged they are, if they only need to be repaired you can do this by using the filler which you would have bought previously. If you need to replace the ceramic tiles then please contact your local tile specialist who will be able to give you some more advice on this.

When you have filled all your cracks in on the ceramic tiles you will need to give them long enough to dry so they don’t cause issues for you when you’re looking to paint your tiles this will heavily depend on the tile filler you have bought so make sure you read the instructions on the back of the filler before you apply and think about painting the ceramic tiles.

Now you will need to go about applying your primer this is a small coat of paint which is applied to your ceramic tiles to help the paint take its full colour appearance, this process is usually missed by allot of people but we highly recommend you do follow this process and ensure you let the primer fully dry before you go about painting your ceramic tiles this will make the end result allot better and will result in your tiles looking allot cleaner.

To begin the primer stage of painting your ceramic tiles you will need to use the synthetic brush and apply an even smooth coat over all of your tiles, always ensure you move in one direction it is usually a good idea to do even vertical brush strokes, always ensure if the primer runs you try and catch it and continue your brush strokes this will help ensure your tiles have a smooth coat which won’t look odd when you come to paint your ceramic tiles.

Now you have completely covered all of your ceramic tiles you will need to leave it to dry naturally do not use any tools to try and speed up the process of the drying as this will simply damage your tiles and make the primer dry patchy which will mean you have to start the process again. Ensure you do not add paint to your ceramic tiles until the primer is completely dry this will ensure you have a good chance of making a good coverage on your tiles.

Now your tiles have dried you can begin painting them to do this you will need to take the fine sandpaper and gently rub the ceramic tiles down this will remove any small particles once you have done this over all the area you wish to paint you will need to use a lint free cloth to remove all of the dust.

Now you have done this your tiles should be fairly smooth while this step isn’t 100% needed we do recommend it, we advise everyone they should apply a 2nd coat of tile primer and follow the above few steps again allowing the primer to dry properly now you have done this for the 2nd time you can think about applying paint to your ceramic tiles.

To paint your tiles you will need to follow much of the same process above using even brush strokes to put on a nice coat onto your tiles once you have done this you will need to allow your ceramic tiles to dry before looking to put a gloss on your tiles which will seal them from water and spillages. This can be done like below and will save you allot of time if you spill anything on your tiles in the future.

To gloss all of your ceramic tiles you will need to use the natural brush and apply a nice even coat in the same way you have done for the primer and paint on your ceramic tiles now you have done this you will need to ensure the gloss dries properly it does take allot longer to dry than some off the other stages of the painting. Much like the primer it is advisable to apply at least 2 coats of gloss as this will allow you tiles to become allot more hardwearing.

Depending on gloss you have chosen to use you might need to leave it longer to dry but this will heavily depend on the gloss you have bought to seal your ceramic tiles allot of the manufactures will put these instructions on the back of the pack so ensure you read these before you go about painting your Ceramic Tiles.

With summer fast approaching allot of people are looking to get into the garden and make use of the space they have this might be anything from making a small play area to having a patio whatever you plan on doing, if you’re going to make a patio you should think about using ceramic tiles for this use although some of the types of these tiles might not be ideal for outdoors some of them are very hardwearing and would be a good choice for your patio.

Whatever you plan on doing you will need to make sure your ceramic tiles are very durable and quite water resistant. Your ceramic tiles will of course also need to be quite attractive so that they fit in with your garden and don’t become an eyesore.  You will need to also ensure the ceramic tiles you choose can with stand cold and hot temperatures as we have changes in seasons within the UK.

If your planning on using ceramic tiles for outside use and you want to know the sort of materials and tools you will need to be able to buy the tiles then don’t worry this guide will show you how to get the best information and advice on how to make the most out of your patio area.  To begin with you will need to have a tape measure this will help you measure the area you are going to tile which will allow you to work out how many ceramic tiles you need for the job.

To begin with you will need to measure the area in which you plan to lay ceramic tiles this can be done very easily, one thing to remember is if you plan on laying ceramic tiles over say 145 Sq ft then it might be an idea to get enough to cover 180sq foot although this will cost more it will cover you in case any tiles are broken or damaged when your laying them in your back garden.  If you are confident you will not damage any ceramic tiles or you will be able to cut them normally then you should only buy the amount you need.

Now you have measured they are in which you wish to lay ceramic tiles you will need to find some ceramic tiles which you can use for your garden you will need to make sure they are water resistant to a certain degree you can do this by looking at the tiles and finding out if they have been labelled with Vitrified if they have this will mean they are not very water absorbent which means they will need be ideal for your garden.  You will also need to make sure your ceramic tiles are frost proof allot of people will find it allot easier to simply contact a local tile specialist who will be able to offer information and advice on the best ceramic tiles to use for your garden.

When you have found out the type of ceramic tiles which will be suited to your garden you will need to find out if they can supply them in a good thickness this will help prevent your tiles from cracking and becoming damaged. The ideal thickness to prevent cracking is ½ an inch which is a good thickness and can with stand bad weather.  As your ceramic tiles will be subject to allot of water and ice you will need to ensure they have a none slip material which will make sure your garden doesn’t become a danger zone.

Why Ceramic Tiles

Well like we have already spoken about allot of ceramic tiles are very durable and if you buy the correct tiles for your garden you will not have to make any changes to your patio for years to come which can be the ideal situation.  A lot of ceramic tiles are available in a range of colours and designs which can make them allot more ideal for people to choose over other tiles.

Ceramic tiles are also very cheap which means allot of people will used them because they don’t have to spend allot of money finding the right tiles as they can simply use ceramic tiles to fulfil there requirements within there garden area.

Laying vinyl floor tiles can be done very easily without having to spend too much money or time on having someone come into your home and professionally fit your floor tiles, the only thing to consider if you have an un even floor you might have to have someone in to make the floor level this will heavily depend on the amount of DIY experience you have.  Floor tiles can be laid within 3 hours and can dry within a few minutes although it is very advisable to leave the floor tiles un-walked on for over 24 hours juts to let the glue completely set.

Vinyl floor tiles are one of the cheapest floor tiles on the market which make them so widely used by allot of people who are looking to simply update the look and feel of their home weather this is in the kitchen or bathroom vinyl can be the perfect floor tiles to do this on a small budget, the good thing about vinyl floor tiles is as well they come in so many designs you will be spoilt for choice.

To begin with if you do plan on installing the vinyl floor tiles by yourself you will need to have some tools which will make the whole process allot easier, these are all highlighted below there are quite allot of them so you might be better of trying to ask your friends or family if they have any tools they might be able to lend you as this will also make the process allot cheaper and save you more money.

• Tape Measure
• PolyFiller
• Stanley Knife
• Craft Paper
• Masking Tape
• Double Sided Sticky Tape
• Handsaw
• Tile Adhesive
• Notched Trowel
• Floor Roller
• Hammer
• Flat Head Screw Driver
• Goggles
• Gloves
• Grinder

Now you have all the tools you need to install vinyl floor tiles you will need to work out what sort of tiles you will need and also the amount you will need to cover the space you have open this can be done in a range of ways the best way is to simply contact your local flooring specialist and ask them to come and measure your current floor tiles.

The first thing we would suggest to do is decide where you’re going to install floor tiles this will narrow down your search and also give you a better chance of finding some floor tiles which will work for your area.  If you plan on measuring your floor yourself you will need to do so in square metre as this is how allot of floor specialists will work.

If you have floor tiles already laid down try and work out how many you have as you might be able to find some of the same size which will allow you to simply walk in and buy various packs of floor tiles which will cover the whole of your floor.

Now you have bought all of the floor tiles you will need to look at preparing your floor to lay your floor tiles this can be done in a number of ways, to begin with you will need to hover and dust to ensure you have no small particles of dust which might prevent your floor tiles from been laid properly.

You will now need to remove any moulding from the floor this can easily be done using a flat edge screwdriver and a hammer what we are ideally looking for is a flat smooth surface which will allow us to lay our floor tiles. If you struggle to get some patches up off the old floor you can use a hairdryer which will heat the glue up and allow you to remove any of the old floor glue. When you have got all the glue up ensure you clean the floor and again remove any dust so you have a good surface to lay floor tiles.

Now you have a clean floor surface you will need to go about filling in any small cracks the floor might have this will just help the new floor tiles stick better.  To do this you will need to use the poly filler now it’s a good idea to use this sparingly and now apply too much as it might make the floor un-even.  Now you have filled in all of the holes you will need to give the floor time to dry this period is usually around 24 hours so leave the floor and come back the following day.

Once the poly filler has fully dried your ready to start cutting your floor tiles, this is one of the hardest things you will have to do when your laying your floor tiles as you will have to ensure you do not cut the floor tiles to small or too big. We always say start at the middle and work your way making sure you cut all edge tiles to properly cover the whole floor. When you have cut all of your floor tiles you can think about laying the floor tiles and gluing them into place.

Laying Vinyl Floor Tiles

To lay your vinyl floor tiles you will first need to put them all into position allowing enough edging around the side of the wall.  If you need to cut your floor tiles make sure you mark tiles with a pencil and then use a Stanley knife to cut the floor tiles.

Depending on the floor surface you might have to add some adhesive to the floor which you will need to let dry but this will heavily depend on the floor surface you have for more information on this you should ask your local floor specialist who will be able to give you a better idea on the best way to lay your floor tiles.

Once you have applied the adhesive to the floor you will need to peel back the adhesive layer which is on the floor tiles then continue to lay the floor tiles, when you have laid the floor tiles please allow at least 24 hours for the tiles be to completely dry and then you could go about sealing your floor tiles if you wished to do so , if at any stage of laying your floor you are unsure please contact your local floor specialist who will be able to offer information and advice on the best ways to lay floor tiles.

Floor tiles are very easy to install yourself and this simple guide will show you how you can go about cutting the floor tiles to make them fit, you will need to get hold of some basic tools to be able to cut your floor tiles and depending on the material of your tiles you might need other tools but for the majority of tiles you should be able to cut them and install them yourself without too much effort. This simple guide will show you how to measure your floor and also cut your floor tiles to ensure a nice look and finish to your flooring.

The below highlight some of the floor tiles which might require different tools to be able to cut but these tools can easily be hired from a professional tool shop for a day which will allow you to cut all of the floor tiles with ease.  Limestone, Marble, Granite and other stone materials will all need professional tools to cut them neatly.

The tools you will need are highlighted below all of these tools can be bought from any good DIY shop and shouldn’t cost you more than £70 you can even think about hiring the tools if you don’t think you will use the tools again. Please ensure you always wear safety goggles and gloves when you’re working with these tools as this will ensure your kept safe at all times.

• Pencil
• Ruler
• Tile Cutter
• Wet Saw
• Diamond Blade Saw
• Saw
• Drill
  

All of these tools will help you to cut your floor tiles in a neat line if you do have struggle using any of these tools please seek some professional help as failing to do so could lead to you damaging your floor tiles and mean you have to spend allot more money buying more floor tiles for your kitchen or bathroom. Now you have all the tools you will need to have an area which will be where you will cut your floor tiles and when you have this you can begin to cut your floor tiles.

To begin with you will need to measure the tile you want to cut to do this put the tile in place and make some small marks on where you will have to cut the tile now you will need to make a straight line on the tile where you plan on cutting it. Make sure you have left enough space on each side of the floor tile on the floor to allow you to add grout and the corner piece of beading. Depending on the amount of tiles you have left try not to draw the line on the front of the floor tiles as you might end up have small marks which you cannot get off.

Now you have marked your floor tiles you will need to go about cutting them to do this you will need to get your wet saw or tile cutter depending on the material of your floor tile. If you’re going to cut stone then I would strongly recommend using a wet saw as failing to do so might result in you cutting the stone but it cracking which will leave you with an un-even edge which could mean you have to buy more floor tiles to replace the tiles you have broken.

The below will show you how you can cut all the other materials of floor tiles using your tile cutter. This area of the guide will show you how you can go about cutting ceramic floor tiles with your tile cutter, to begin with you will need to make sure you have a straight line to cut down using the tile tool when you have this you will need to place the floor tile into place.

Once you have done this you will need to be the wheel on the far end of your floor tile and pull the tile cutter handle towards you (remember to wear your safety goggles and gloves when you’re cutting your tile). Press the handle down on the cutter and pull it across the floor tile this will then make the tile cutter cut the floor tile, when you have done this cut the machine off to ensure you do not cause injury to yourself.

This step will show you how you can go about cutting marble floor tiles this process again is very different to other floor tiles and can require other tools so make sure you have the tools before you plan on laying your floor tiles. To cut the marble floor tiles you will need to have a wet saw which will cut the stone in a nice even way make sure you do not force the marble into place as this could damage the stone and result in you breaking some of your floor tiles.

If you have porcelain floor tiles these will again require different tools over the other floor tiles this process is allot easier than cutting some of the stone floor tiles but you will still need some tools so again make sure you have these tools before you look at laying your floor tiles.  You can cut your porcelain floor tiles using either a wet saw or a very good tile cutter now you have your tools simply go about cutting your floor tiles make sure your move slowly ensuring you do not snap the floor tiles and make sure you do not make the floor tiles on the front.

If you need to make various holes within your floor tiles then you can using this using one of two tools the first tool you could look at using to make circle holes within your tiles is the dremel tool which will cut away some holes within your floor tiles the other tools you can use to make holes within your tiles is a wetsaw which will do the same but it can be allot harder to control the area you’re going to cut which could mean a few floor tiles get throw away because you have cut them wrong.

Depending on the size of the hole you need to make within your floor tiles you might need to hire or even buy drilling kits which will allow you to create the ideal hole within your floor tile. To begin with make sure you score your floor tile to ensure you have a nice cut and not a random hole. This part of the cutting process is the hardest as it will take allot of control to ensure your floor tiles are cut correctly and you don’t have to throw any away because you have cut them wrong.

This process for cutting floor tiles can be carried out by anyone but if you feel un sure about cutting your floor tiles yourself then please seek some professional help as they will be able to offer you some advice and information on the very best way on how to go about cutting your floor tiles and they might also be able to offer some professional help with fitting your floor tiles which might come in very handy if your not sure on the best way to fix and seal your floor tiles.