Porcelain Tile in Bella Vista Basement
The following pictures show a tile installation in the basement of a home in Bella Vista, Arkansas. After the water heater leaked, a complete tear-out of the carpet was required. Tile was the obvious choice, due to its durability. Another leaking water heater won’t affect this floor. Extending the tile up the wall was an after-thought. There are two different types of stone border installed, since we couldn’t find enough of either kind to do the entire basement. This totally changed the look of the downstairs area, which includes a spare bedroom and full bathroom.
One of the most important parts of tile installation on your floors is the prep work and underlayment. If tile is to be installed on a wood subfloor, the floor specifications must be up to par. A weak subfloor will result in failure of the tile installation. We can reinforce or if necessary replace your subfloor to bring it up to standard.
The underlayment is the next important key to a successful installation. A cement-based underlayment can provide a quality installation that will ensure a long-lasting floor. Ditra underlayment is an even better choice because it allows the tile to expand and contract independently from the subfloor. This “uncoupling” from the subfloor is the key to the success of a Ditra installation. For a few dollars more, Ditra is the best choice for a tile floor that will look great for many years to come. Ditra can also be installed over concrete to keep cracks in the slab from being transferred to the tile or grout, thus damaging the installation.