Tile a Bathroom Floor
Nothing beats ceramic tile for durable and attractive flooring material in a bathroom. It can withstand constant traffic and abuse and is easy to maintain. It's a long-term investment that you'll appreciate over the years.

A tile installer will charge $370 to lay 50 square feet of standard glazed ceramic floor tile in thin-set organic mastic over a sound subfloor. You can buy the material for $110 and save 70 percent by doing it yourself.

Rent or borrow a tile cutter, snippers and trowel from the tile store and expect to spend a good day's work laying the tile.

Before the work begins, spend time planning the layout of the tiles. Pro vs DIY Cost and TimePlay around and rework the layout to limit the number of tiles to cut around the vanity and toilet.

The most important factor in a successful floor tile job is a "sound subfloor" because a smooth and even base assures a long-lasting installation. Spend the extra time and money to repair the subfloor if that's needed.

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