How to tile a floor part 2: laying the tiles

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Watch our step-by-step video showing how to tile a floor, with expert advice and top tips to help you complete the job with confidence.
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Part 1: Preparation
• How to tile a floor pa...
Part 3: Grouting
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[@mshill2406]

Im so glad your videos are short and straight to the point.

[@bandq]

Thank you, glad you like them 🥰

[@anthonyjacobdavies6464]

Thanks brothers

[@1989Bismillah]

Great video thanks!

[@bandq]

You're welcome! We're glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@Ash1eighh]

Are larger format 60x60cm tiles more difficult to lay and you need to back butter?

[@ChampionGuy101]

The best DIY tile video on youtube. Glad I found this.

[@rommelcruz1975]

now i can do it on my own

[@albertliu3874]

Thnaks for your share.

[@bandq]

😊

[@Ineedahandle75]

What about tiling over the top of existing quarry tiles. They allow dampness to come up, so what would I do about the moisture?

[@bandq]

Hi, Mark. If you're looking to tile over existing quarry tiles, apply a liquid DPM (damp proof course) is one solution, it acts as a barrier against the damp. However, you may have problems with moisture pressure building up below the DPM. This could cause the DPM to fail, and the damp problem to return through the new floor. Hope this is helpful!

[@Ineedahandle75]

@@bandq Thanks, there is not a particular damp problem, it's just that I understood that quarry tiles were intended to be breathable therefore as you say, damp could build up.

[@adeniyiakinmadeyemi3551]

Perfect for me thanks

[@bandq]

You're welcome 😊

[@kevinpilgrim6838]

What about back buttering the tiles ?

[@semolinasemolina8327]

What is backbuttering the tiles, please?

[@chubbyBunny94]

I’m worried about asbestos in the floor tiles in a house I’m buying. Can I tile over it?

[@bandq]

Hi there, as long as you're tiling onto a smooth, clean and level surface, this shouldn't be a problem. Although, it's not something we would recommend doing.

[@albertliu3874]

how are you

[@forlarvibesTv]

How to get all the tools needed???
And where?

[@bizzjoe]

So you tile up to the skirting board.. or does it matter ?

[@chubbyBunny94]

let me know when you know, lol

[@alexhogan1]

Take it off if possible, it'll be easier in the future to remove either of them then.

[@rain884]

Is there any way to NOT put the tiles all the way under the cabients ? I found a tile I like and it’s Pretty expensive and to have to put under the cabients seems like a big waste