Prepare Floor For Tiling. Patch any holes or cracks with spackling compound and sand the entire surface with medium-grit sandpaper. A sound surface is necessary when preparing concrete floor for tile installation.
Measure your room to determine how many tiles you will need. Remove the old linoleum floor with a pry bar hammer and utility knife. A sound surface is necessary when preparing concrete floor for tile installation.
Scrape the wall to remove any texture and to create a flat surface.
Plan the layout of the tile floor. Exterior grade plywood is the preferred subfloor under tile rather than OSB since it deflects less and is more resistant to water and moisture. Patch little cracks or holes with a cement patching compound. Multiply the length by the width and then add ten per cent just to be safe.
