There can be a slope to the floor. If fact; when tile is used outside there should be enough grade (slant or slope) to allow moisture/water/snow to drain.
Slant - verb (used without object) to veer or angle away from a given level or line, especially from a horizontal; slope.
Slope - verb (used without object) to have or take an inclined or oblique direction or angle considered with reference to a vertical or horizontal plane; slant.
Grade - (also called slope, incline, ... for engineering and aesthetic design factors. Drainage, slope stability, circulation of people and vehicles.
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I have done this and I always have the hardwood installed first. Then I install the ceramic tile. To protect the hardwood floor from getting grout or glue on it I cover the hardwood floor with a soft cover (to prevent scratches) and tape it down. Then place a plastic cover over the hardwood. Then I can install the ceramic tile at the edge of the hardwood creating hardly or no seem and level with the hardwood. When its done it looks beautiful.I would install the tile first , that way you don't risk getting glue or grout on your hardwood.
It is certainly possible to tile a floor, but bear in mind, there is much more pressure placed on the floor than on the walls, and floor tile must be laid over a solid cement base, otherwise it is going to crack.
I will not explain exactly how to tile but i will tell you that your floor has to be very flat, an 18" tile is harder to install when there are crowns in floor they are not as forgiving as a 12 or 13" tile and you will have unacceptable lippage in your 18" tile, for installing go to john bridges website.
You need to measure your wall/floor accurately to work out the square footage of tiles needed. Your tile supplier will be able to work this out for you if you take along your measurements. Your walls/floor will then need to be clean and free of old tile adhesive. You may need to install a new hardboard floor to cover old floorboards. Use a spirit level then starting from the longest straightest part begin to install your tiles. You will need an adhesive suitable to the weight of the tile you are using, a tile cutter to cut tiles to fit odd gaps and grout to finish off the joints between the tiles. Use spacers to ensure that the tiles are laid out evenly. A good DIY book will have all the information you need to make a good job of this task.
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yes
I would not recommend it. It will not bond properly. You will have to install an appropriate sub-floor, then install the tile on that
You can glue the tile down, only concern is there enough room for the door to clear the tile?
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Yes. I have done it. First have the hardwood floor installed. After the hardwood floor is installed have the tile installer install the tile. The reason for this is that the hardwood is very firm and has little room for adjustment. An excellent tile installer can adjust the height of the tile to be flush and level with the hardwood floor with little or no seem. When its done it looks beautiful.
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no
To install tile on a wood floor, first ensure the wood floor is clean and level. Apply a layer of cement backer board over the wood floor to create a stable surface for the tile. Use thin-set mortar to adhere the tiles to the backer board, spacing them evenly. Allow the mortar to dry before grouting the tiles. Seal the grout to protect it from stains and moisture.
To install a vinyl floor over tile, you will need to thoroughly clean and level the tile surface, apply a primer specifically designed for use with vinyl flooring, and then lay the vinyl planks or tiles according to the manufacturer's instructions. It is important to ensure that the tile surface is smooth and free of any debris before installing the vinyl flooring.
If it sits over a cement floor, then no. If it is a nailed down floor, then you can, but you still have to install a cement board.
You should install the tile floor first. Install tiles on the entire floor, even under where the vanity will go.