{"id":1412,"date":"2023-05-03T14:24:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-03T12:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/?p=1412"},"modified":"2023-05-05T12:14:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T10:14:54","slug":"how-to-lay-floor-tiles-on-concrete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-lay-floor-tiles-on-concrete\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lay Floor Tiles on Concrete"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When laying ceramic or porcelain tile, <strong>o<\/strong><\/span><strong>ne of the best surfaces you can<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> lay it on is concrete<\/strong>. Today we are going to see how to lay floor tiles on concrete!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If&nbsp;prepared&nbsp;correctly and&nbsp;laid&nbsp;well, a concrete bed&nbsp;<\/span>is<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a great surface&nbsp;to work o<\/span>n.<span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> It provides minimal problems and will last for many years<\/strong>.&nbsp;To find out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-tile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to lay floor tiles<\/a><\/strong> on concrete, read on!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713\" id=\"hs-cta-138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713.png\" alt=\"* Do you want to get the guide on 4 common errors to avoid when  professionally laying tiles? Click here and download it for free.\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, '138a786c-0674-45a7-9842-43ff54aac713', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1029\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/r740-delta-level-system-6-a-i-rubi-1.jpg\" alt=\"how to lay floor tiles on concrete\" class=\"wp-image-1417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/r740-delta-level-system-6-a-i-rubi-1.jpg 1029w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/r740-delta-level-system-6-a-i-rubi-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/r740-delta-level-system-6-a-i-rubi-1-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/r740-delta-level-system-6-a-i-rubi-1-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1029px) 100vw, 1029px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WHAT TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT WHEN LAYING STONEWARE ON&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CONCRETE<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are&nbsp;a number of&nbsp;important&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>factors that must be taken into account<\/strong> when&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">laying material such as stoneware on concrete to ensure your installation is a success<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">THE CURING THE CONCRETE&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most common mistakes w<\/span>hen<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> laying\u00a0tile<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">on concrete\u00a0is not\u00a0allowing for enough curing time. Curing concrete is defined as\u00a0leaving enough time<\/span> and having the right<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0moisture\u00a0and temperature to allow the concrete to achieve the desired properties for its intended use.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The concrete will begin to set almost immediately after being <\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>unloaded or poured into the formwork<\/strong>.&nbsp;However, this process is long and can often&nbsp;take many days or even months&nbsp;until it&nbsp;has&nbsp;fully&nbsp;dried.&nbsp;<\/span><strong>It\u2019s&nbsp;important that this is taken into consideration&nbsp;and enough time is given&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>to achieve a stable infrastructure<\/strong>.&nbsp;The most common recommendation from manufacturers is to wait at least 28 days&nbsp;for the concrete curing process to be complete before beginning any coating work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PREPARATION IS KEY<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When working&nbsp;on any surface,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong>it\u2019s&nbsp;important to make sure that it is properly prepared<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This means that it must be totally clean. Concrete&nbsp;is no exception. In order to&nbsp;achieve a good bond to place your stoneware, you must start here.&nbsp;Make sure your surface is free of any dust, dirt, and debris.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ideally, use a field vacuum, such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubi.com\/en\/product\/as-30-pro-vacuum-cleaner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RUBI&#8217;s AS-30 PRO vacuum cleaner<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c\" id=\"hs-cta-04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" height=\"191\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, '04a66d28-5b3d-49ab-83b1-17251073716c', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">REMOV<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ING&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IMPURITIES<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The presence of greases, oils or chemical products in the concret<\/span>e<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <strong>have a high risk of causing problems<\/strong> when it comes to placing stoneware on it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oils or greases can make&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>easily cause adhesive problems<\/strong>&nbsp;with your mortar and make the tiles easily peel off after you lay them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">REMOVING UNEVENNESS&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Often enough, some of your concrete will seep into the slits of&nbsp;the&nbsp;plates used for the formwork&nbsp;while setting. This can leave you with&nbsp;traces or hardened concrete on top of the surface. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remove&nbsp;<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>these to make sure your surface is level<\/strong> and to prevent issues further down the line.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To do this, <strong>the ideal tool to use is a&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong>diamond grinding cup<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which can be found in the RUBI catalogue.&nbsp;It will help <strong>you obtain<\/strong><\/span><strong>&nbsp;an even surface<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;with the right flatness for a great tile installation!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GET RID OF UNWANTED STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Within a concrete structure, <strong>you can easily find other elements<\/strong> such as steel rods that protrude from the surface and are not well buried in the reinforced concrete.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In these cases, <strong>you must remove&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><strong>them with a metal disc grinder. RUBI\u2019s&nbsp;RSQ disc<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;is suitable for&nbsp;this type of work and this type of material.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even if you cut the rod flush,&nbsp;<\/span><strong>it\u2019s<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>&nbsp;advisable to treat any exposed metal with an anti-corrosion coating to protect it<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CREATI<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NG A&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DRAIN<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;need to install a drain in the concrete,&nbsp;<\/span><strong>it\u2019s&nbsp;important to take into account the width of the concrete slab<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;to avoid weakening the structure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CRACK REPAIR<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the&nbsp;time&nbsp;the concrete has been left to cure and set, there may be changes&nbsp;and factors that can promote cracks in the surface. <strong>These could be changes<\/strong><\/span><strong>&nbsp;in the temperate, settlement&nbsp;movements,&nbsp;humidity recommendations that&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;be met or&nbsp;an inaccurate ratio&nbsp;of water and cement<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These&nbsp;variables can cause cracking on the surface, which can lead to problems&nbsp;later on. <strong>It is recommended to&nbsp;repair and seal these cracks with a product<\/strong>&nbsp;like epoxy resin to leave you with a professional finish and avoid future complications.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEALING THE&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FLOOR<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Concrete is an extremely porous material<\/span>. It<span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;it has a much higher&nbsp;risk of&nbsp;absorbing&nbsp;liquids or air to&nbsp;into&nbsp;its pores.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O<span data-contrast=\"auto\">nce the concrete is fully dry and has been cleaned<\/span>, u<span data-contrast=\"auto\">se a primer<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">to seal the pores&nbsp;and prepare the floor to better bond with your adhesive. <\/span><strong>This will&nbsp;help&nbsp;to&nbsp;prevent water penetration and avoid pro<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>blems<\/strong> that can&nbsp;be caused&nbsp;with porous materials.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">USING LEVELLING SYSTEMS<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are laying floor tiles on concrete indoors, make sure your floor is\u00a0level and even. <strong>We recommend using a<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0self-levelling compound<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0covered\u00a0the entire area with your self-levelling compound, <strong>let it dry for a minimum of 24-hours<\/strong> before you start laying your tiles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"CYCLONE LEVEL SYSTEM, el sistema de nivelaci\u00f3n ergon\u00f3mico de RUBI\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rrNZFiSqKgg?start=47&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">USING<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;A SUITABLE ADHESIVE<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hen placing stoneware on concrete&nbsp;<\/span><strong>it\u2019s&nbsp;important to&nbsp;choose the most suitable type of&nbsp;adhesive<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Placing traditional stoneware over other materials such as porcelain will require&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a different adhesive<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with different manufacturer\u2019s instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Therefore\u00a0it is important to <strong>select the correct adhesive for the type of installation<\/strong> you&#8217;re doing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8\" id=\"hs-cta-54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/6786297\/54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" height=\"628\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/6786297\/54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\"><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(6786297, '54f67028-4bb1-41e8-b74f-b40b1a3a62e8', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When laying ceramic or porcelain tile, one of the best surfaces you can lay it on is concrete. Today we are going to see how to lay floor tiles on concrete!&nbsp; If&nbsp;prepared&nbsp;correctly and&nbsp;laid&nbsp;well, a concrete bed&nbsp;is a great surface&nbsp;to work on. 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