Ceramic Tile install in Trailer
I'd like to hear from anyone who has ACTUALLY installed ceramic floor tile in their travel trailer. At the Home Depot here in La Paz Mexico I found some great tile at very low prices. $88Pesos per ...
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I've done it in three different RV's but not a whole floor's worth because of the weight. My current travel trailer has a tiled entry and a tiled enclosure around the heater. The fully pictured installation is in the restoration thread in my signature line.
If you go forward with this you'll want to make sure you have a stable subfloor. That eliminates most composite panel floors. If you have that, an additional layer of plywood or tile backer will need to be installed. Setting of the tiles would be done with a modified mortar containing polymers. Get the best you can find. Grouting is also done with a modified product, either latex or polymer. Beyond this, it is a standard installation.
Tip: I used a 6" "quarry tile" in my trailer. It is a double-fired tile that is about the most impervious to moisture and the most durable. Porcelain would be close to this. Common single-fired clay tiles should be avoided for this application but if the Wife falls in love with one, you could try it. You may have some breakage due to stresses with the clay products. Buy replacements at the time of purchase.
If you go forward with this you'll want to make sure you have a stable subfloor. That eliminates most composite panel floors. If you have that, an additional layer of plywood or tile backer will need to be installed. Setting of the tiles would be done with a modified mortar containing polymers. Get the best you can find. Grouting is also done with a modified product, either latex or polymer. Beyond this, it is a standard installation.
Tip: I used a 6" "quarry tile" in my trailer. It is a double-fired tile that is about the most impervious to moisture and the most durable. Porcelain would be close to this. Common single-fired clay tiles should be avoided for this application but if the Wife falls in love with one, you could try it. You may have some breakage due to stresses with the clay products. Buy replacements at the time of purchase.
