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Installing Floor Tiles

There are some basic things you need to consider when adding up the cost of installing floor tile. First, what type of subfloor do you have? The subfloor is the surface below whatever you are walking on. Usually it will be concrete (known as a slab) or wood slats or plywood raised above the ground (raised foundation). Both types require some very specific materials and techniques in order to get a tile job that both looks good and will stand up under use.

Protecting Floor Tiles

Of all the tiles that we use in our house of floor tiles are probably the most vulnerable tiles. They are different from many of the other flooring surfaces. When your tiles leave the factory, they have been through a barrage of treatments. In their initial stage as molten clay, aluminum powder may have been added to strengthen the tiles. Next, they may have been treated with a glaze to add a layer of protection and enhance their appearance. From there, your tiles were fired to immensely high temperatures, essentially cooking the tile, and further sealing the glaze. Finally, your tile is treated to a sealer which will protect it, both in transit to your home and then again once it’s set in place in your home.