You often hear about using “thin set” to install tile, but in the case of installing 12×24 tile as flooring, you’ll want to use something called “medium bed” mortar. If you’re getting a bit frustrated with how difficult it is to make things level, try making your next batch of mortar a little thicker. We’ve also noticed that if you mix your mortar to be a little bit on the thicker side, it’s much easier to achieve and maintain levelness. We didn’t end up use the lash system this time, but we used it last time we installed this type of tileand it really helped keep us in line. These tile lash systems are also super helpful because they automatically line the tiles up to each other as you go and make sure your floor is perfectly smooth. Have a rubber mallet handy to tap tiles for slight adjustments. A larger 4-5 foot level is also super helpful for checking how level your floor overall is, and when comparing the tiles to each other. You need to make each individual tile level, but you also want to make sure that all of the tiles are sitting evenly and at the same height as one another on top of the mortar.īefore you get started, make sure you have a small 24 inch-ish level so that you can check how each individual tile is sitting. When you’re working with giant tiles like these, getting (and keeping) everything level is pretty much the biggest challenge. Hopefully we can make your tiling experience a little easier and a little more successful! Installing 12×24 Tile: Focus on Keeping Things Level
Since we just finished installing 12×24 tile in our mudroom, I thought now would be a great time to go over some tips that we’ve learned. It is, however, a little trickier to install than the more traditional 12×12 tiles. I really love the look and durability of 12×24 tile flooring so I definitely think it’s a great choice. I’ve seen it used a lot in commercial applications as well as in a lot of homes and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere any time soon. When we installed it in our bathroom a few years ago, it seemed like kind of a fun, more modern choice, but now it seems to have pretty much become the standard for new tile floors everywhere. 2K Shares Installing 12×24 tile can be a little tricky compared to smaller tiles, but with a little planning, and a few tricks up your sleeve, this can be a great DIY project even if you don’t have a ton of tiling experience.ġ2 x 24 tile is everywhere lately.
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