Cleaning Concrete For Tile

Before you get to work take the time to gather the supplies and tools you ll need.

Cleaning concrete for tile.

How to clean concrete tile step 1. A sponge mop pushes dirty water into the grout and soils it. Scrape off as much of the adhesive residue as possible with a razor scraper. Of oxygen bleach and wait about five minutes for the oxygen.

Patch any small cracks or holes with concrete patching compound. How to prepare concrete for a tile installation 1. Bond membrane to the floor. A concrete floor is a good base for laying ceramic tiles provided it is level and free of cracks or abrasions.

Remove loose dirt dust and debris from the concrete tiles. Keep this mixture away from bleach though as it creates dangerous chlorine gas when mixed with ammonia. Sand and grit can dull and scratch the surface. Apply it with a small trowel scraping across the surface of the patch with the flat edge to make sure that the patch is level with.

Use proper protection leave to stand for 5 minutes and then rub with a hard brush. Mix a mild detergent with hot water and apply with a rag or chamois mop instead of a sponge mop. Fill a bucket with 1 gallon of hot water. No matter how dirty or clean the concrete floor looks start the process by sweeping the floor.

Self leveling compound can be purchased at your local home improvement store and applied to the concrete floor prior to tiling. Sweep or vacuum your tile floors a couple of times a week. Follow the mixing directions on the manufacturer s package and apply following the directions. Use a broom or vacuum cleaner to sweep the floor.

If you are only interested in cleaning the concrete and not going to add a floor covering or surface dressing then cleaning the concrete with typical acid cleaners is fine. Cleaning and filling any cracks in the floor takes a little time and the only precautions to take prior to tiling are to make sure that the floor is completely dry as the thinset used for tile needs a moisture free environment. It is also possible to clean ceramics tiles and joints with muriatic acid especially in places like the bathroom which accumulate lots of lime to do this follow the steps above mixing 1 part product to 10 parts water. Once you ve removed the dirt you re ready to mop.

Pour the cleaning solution in a spray bottle and squirt directly on the grout line. Removing old vinyl tile and patching concrete cracks. In a large container combine baking soda water ammonia and vinegar and stir for a simple way of cleaning grout between tiles.