My concrete house was built 7 years ago with one small en-suite bedroom having a parquet floor laid on top of concrete. Last week I had to rip up the floor after termites had destroyed many parts.
The room is 3.5 metres square and now I want to tile it. Whilst I probably have to employ locals (family) to do the work, I want to be sure they do it properly.
I know absolutely fukk all about DIY, so can you advise DD or whoever on how it should be done.
How long should it take 2 guys to complete ?
What type of tile to use Grade A or B, ceramic or clay, shiny or not shiny - I don't want to polish the fukker every other day after padding over it with wet feet?
How much/thick should the concrete base need to be, before laying the tiles?
Are there any tricks to mixing the mortar?
I hate that hollow sound you get when a tile has not been laid properly, so I usually bounce a golf baaaaall on every tile after to check, but it ain't foolproof.
Look forward to your advice everyone.