![HOW TO APPLY CUSHION FLOOR TILES TO A MORTAR CONCRETE BASE FLOOR](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/title.jpg)
How to apply cushion floor tiles to
a mortar concrete base floor
All floor tiles can be installed one by one with glue.
VIDEO
PHOTOS
PREPARATION
![PREPARATION1](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/preparation_1.jpg)
- a. Glue
- b. Floor tiles
![PREPARATION2](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/preparation_2.jpg)
- c.Chalk line reel (to draw lines on the floor)
- d.Measuring tape e.Cutter
- f.Roller (to set the floor tiles onto the floor)
- g.Permanent marker (to mark the floor)
- h.Sponge (wipe off extra glue)
- i.Caulk ( gap filler)
- j.Ruler (to cut floor tiles straight)
BEFORE STARTING
Smooth out the floor.
![Smooth out the floor.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/before_1.jpg)
Smooth the bumps out on the concrete surface using a scraper.
Fix the cracks.
![Fix the cracks.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/before_2.jpg)
If you find any cracks on the concrete surface, repair with a trowel and mortar.
Sweep the floor.
![Smooth the surface.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/before_3.jpg)
Sweep the concrete floor.
STEP1:Draw basic lines.
Draw the center line.
![Draw the center line.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step1_1.jpg)
Draw a horizontal line (just like the blue line above) in the center of the room when you wish to apply floor tiles like above.
Mark the floor out.
![Mark the floor out.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step1_2.jpg)
Mark the floor horizontally to a wall.
Draw a straight line.
![Draw a straight line.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step1_3.jpg)
Using the chalk line reel, draw a line between the marks you have set on the floor.
STEP2:Apply glue.
Areas glue will be applied.
![Areas glue will be applied.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step2_1.jpg)
Spread glue on the floor to apply floor tiles. Divide the room into half or quarters depending on the room size and apply the glue.
Apply glue.
![Apply glue.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step2_2.jpg)
Apply glue from a corner of the room. Pour the glue onto the floor.
Spread glue.
![Spread glue.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step2_3.jpg)
Spread the glue thinly using a special glue comb.
Dry for the directed time.
![Smooth out using a roller.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step2_4.jpg)
Allow to dry so that the glue has more of an adhesive effect. Please follow the directions on the glue for how long to allow to dry.
STEP3:Apply floor tiles.
Lay the first tile.
![Lay the first tile.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_01.jpg)
Start from the center line in the room. Make sure it is applied perfectly along the line.
Push down firmly.
![Push down firmly.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_02.jpg)
Push the tile down onto the floor firmly using a roller.
Lay the second tile.
![Lay the second tile.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_03.jpg)
Push down firmly particularly on the edges of the tiles so that they sit perfectly next to each other.
Cut tiles along the wall.
![Cut tiles along the wall.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_04.jpg)
The tiles along the wall may need to be cut.
Measure the length to the wall.
![Measure the length to the wall.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_05.jpg)
Measure each length from the edge of the tile to the wall.
Draw a line on a tile.
![Draw a line on a tile.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_06.jpg)
Mark a line so that the tile fits in the gap.
Make a slit.
![Make a slit.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_07.jpg)
Make a straight slit using a cutter.
Bend the tile.
![Bend the tile.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_08.jpg)
Bend the tile along the slit.
Cut off the tile.
![Cut off the tile.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_09.jpg)
Cut off the tile using a cutter.
Lay the tile.
![Lay the tile.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_10.jpg)
Lay the cut floor tile onto the floor.
Cut in a circle.
![Cut in a circle.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_11.jpg)
Draw a circle using a compass.
Cut using a cutter.
![Cut using a cutter.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_12.jpg)
Do not bend it but cut out using a cutter.
Apply the tiles on the second row.
![Apply the tiles on the second row.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_13.jpg)
You will have a beautiful finish if the center of the tile above matches the border line of the tiles below.
Wipe off excess glue.
![Wipe off excess glue.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step3_14.jpg)
Wipe off excess glue with a wet sponge. (When it's water based glue.)
STEP4:Lay the tiles on the other half of the floor.
Spread the glue.
![Spread the glue.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step4_1.jpg)
Spread the glue onto the rest of the floor from a corner.
Lay tiles.
![Lay tiles.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step4_2.jpg)
Lay the tiles onto the rest of the surface.
When you find a gap.
![When you find a gap.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step4_3.jpg)
You may find gap between walls and tiles depending on how the tiles are cut.
Caulk the gap.
![Caulk the gap.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step4_4.jpg)
Apply some caulk into the gap.
Smooth out the surface
with your finger.
![Smooth out the surface with your finger.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step4_5.jpg)
Push caulk in with your finger to smooth out the surface.
Wipe excess caulk.
![Wipe excess caulk.](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/step4_6.jpg)
Wipe off the excess caulk with a sponge before it dries.
finished
![finished](../base/img/construction/floor-tiles/finished.jpg)