Discuss Tile floor (1 Viewer)

[Erin]

I'm considering having wood-look tile put in before I set up my next tank. My only concern is that the installation needs to be level (and no thin spots in the mortar)... Past experience with a "top professional" company makes me a bit leary that this will be done right. Does anyone know of a tile installer who they'd recommend for this type of job? Someone who understands the weight of aquariums? Also considering other wood-type flooring but want to make sure it's aquarium-proof.

 

[Cody]

I had wood style tile put throughout my house. I ultimately just took a dremel with a diamond blade and cut the existing tile out around the base of the stand, bought plenty of extra, and will have the old tile replaced when I move one day.

 

[Erin]

I had wood style tile put throughout my house. I ultimately just took a dremel with a diamond blade and cut the existing tile out around the base of the stand, bought plenty of extra, and will have the old tile replaced when I move one day.

Yeah, but that doesn't help me find someone to put down the tile ... You skipped the important part- getting it under your tank!
(And seeing your "wood tile" floor is what got me thinking about this option )

*I would be replacing carpet

 

[Cody]

Yeah, but that doesn't help me find someone to put down the tile ... You skipped the important part- getting it under your tank!
(And seeing your "wood tile" floor is what got me thinking about this option )

*I would be replacing carpet

I ended paying 2k for my guys to put the tile in. They were quick and good, not perfect. There are two spots where the tile is uneven, and considering that wood style tile is a lot of work to get even, I'd recommend them. They use newer leveling tools that make for a near perfect job. Also, whoever you use, just make sure to stress that the area of the tank needs to be as level as possible.

Having said all that, they can level the tile, but leveling the slab is another thing. My stand is on shims because the back of the stand is a good quarter inch lower than the front, and that's due to the slab being goofy.

 

[Reefahholic]

You could easily do it yourself with YouTube. I worked with a Tile guy one time and all we did was tile. Seemed pretty easy to do except for the cuts by the doors and wells. I bet you could learn pretty quickly by watching a couple good videos.

 

[Tangs]

Ya Tiling is easy. If it is a big heavy tank maybe just put the tile around it?

 

[Reefahholic]

Or drain it to the sand into a vat next to the tank which if done with 1” tubing and a big pump can be done very quickly and the tank probably won’t blink as long as the A/C and fans are off. Then move the tank and pump it all back.

I’ve done it many times. Smooth skin and deep water Acro’s seemed to get pissed.

Ya Tiling is easy. If it is a big heavy tank maybe just put the tile around it?

 

[Erin]

Or drain it to the sand into a vat next to the tank which if done with 1” tubing and a big pump can be done very quickly and the tank probably won’t blink as long as the A/C and fans are off. Then move the tank and pump it all back.

I’ve done it many times. Smooth skin and deep water Acro’s seemed to get pissed.

This will be a new setup... No need to try to move my existing tank.

 

[Erin]

Ya Tiling is easy. If it is a big heavy tank maybe just put the tile around it?

And leave the carpet? No. Lol

 

[Erin]

You could easily do it yourself with YouTube. I worked with a Tile guy one time and all we did was tile. Seemed pretty easy to do except for the cuts by the doors and wells. I bet you could learn pretty quickly by watching a couple good videos.

No thanks. I know what my time is worth and I'm not flooring my house myself! Lol

 

[Erin]

I ended paying 2k for my guys to put the tile in. They were quick and good, not perfect. There are two spots where the tile is uneven, and considering that wood style tile is a lot of work to get even, I'd recommend them. They use newer leveling tools that make for a near perfect job. Also, whoever you use, just make sure to stress that the area of the tank needs to be as level as possible.

Having said all that, they can level the tile, but leveling the slab is another thing. My stand is on shims because the back of the stand is a good quarter inch lower than the front, and that's due to the slab being goofy.

My concern with the flooring being level is so the tank has a solid foundation. I fully expect to need to shim somewhere

 

[Tangs]

Well when I was working full time plus overtime I could easily find the time to do flooring. It is easy lol.

 

[Erin]

Well when I was working full time plus overtime I could easily find the time to do flooring. It is easy lol.

Well, bully for you.

 

[Tangs]

To know me I ain't no bully. When I was working I would tell people I am the nicest inhouse Security you will ever meet. The Doctors would tell me how well I deesculated situations. Then I would have to listen to Bully Security including my boss say. I wouldn't do that while they were not even there just think they were cus they see me on camera. I just said it is easy to do.

 

[Erin]

To know me I ain't no bully. When I was working I would tell people I am the nicest inhouse Security you will ever meet. The Doctors would tell me how well I deesculated situations. Then I would have to listen to Bully Security including my boss say. I wouldn't do that while they were not even there just think they were cus they see me on camera. I just said it is easy to do.

Dude, it's an expression...means, "well good for you".

 

[soymilk]

I am debating about going tile as well. Going to strip out my old carpet in the dining area and put in some tile or maybe that vinyl plank. curious to see what /who you end up going with

 

[Tangs]

Ok here's bully is a bully. Not nice. ..all good

 

[RR-MAN]

If you got carpet and moving to tile it’s okay to DIY.

BUT if you got old tile that needs to be removed DO NOT do it yourself. Breaking the old tile, removing the old mortar, grinding the concrete floors is one heck of a job. Very difficult, messy, and frustrating.

By the way, MODS please move this thread to lounge -

 

[foos]

You are eventually going to crack or chip a tile one way or another. I would just figure out the most your tank is likely to crack and get that many spares and maybe a few more than that.

Also, if your floors get cold in the winter, might want to add in-floor electric heat.

 

[Erin]

If you got carpet and moving to tile it’s okay to DIY.

BUT if you got old tile that needs to be removed DO NOT do it yourself. Breaking the old tile, removing the old mortar, grinding the concrete floors is one heck of a job. Very difficult, messy, and frustrating.

By the way, MODS please move this thread to lounge -

By the way, this is tank/hobby related. No need to move.

And I'm not going DIY. Rheumatoid arthritis, neuropathy in both feet, and bad knees = I'm happy to pay a pro.