How to Prep for a Ceramic or Porcelain Tile Floor

Porcelain and ceramic tile flooring is beautiful, durable and easy to clean—especially in the high traffic areas in your house. For a long-term installation, youll need to prepare a solid base underlayment.

Floor tile works well in areas of high traffic, but also in rooms with a lot of moisture, such as a kitchen or bathroom. The following instructions will show you how to lay the cement backerboard underlayment for a strong foundation under your tile flooring.