What is the install like for a ceramic tile floor? I have tile up to my front door and would like to know if I will have any major issues installing.
1762911
I went to the hardware store and bought a special bit for ceramic tile. It still took about 15 minutes to drill. I kept it wet because of the heat generated but the installation is very tight. Great product.
1762912
I don't know specifically. However, having had 2 of them in non-tile floor, I know you will need to drill a hole with a proper tile cutter. The post will go down into the sub floor too. But you will love having it. So weird, I just looked at mine yesterday and made note of how I like having that extra security.
1541163
I used this on ceramic tile installed in my basement. I drilled 3 holes on each side of the loose tile and injected until it would either ooze out of one of the other holes or when it started to back up on the hole in which I was injecting the adhesive. I then weighted down the tiles, wiped off any excess that oozed out and let it cure for 36 hours since my basement is somewhat cold. Before I re-grouted, I used a scraper to remove any adhesive. In some holes, the oozed adhesive was too difficult to get out with a scraper. I just inserted my power drill and give it a whirl and the excess adhesive came out easily so that I could then grout. Hope this helps. I used this on ceramic tile installed in my basement. I drilled 3 holes on each side of the loose tile and injected until it would either ooze out of one of the other holes or when it started to back up on the hole in which I was injecting the adhesive. I then weighted down the tiles, wiped off any excess that oozed out and let it cure for 36 hours since my basement is somewhat cold. Before I re-grouted, I used a scraper to remove any adhesive. In some holes, the oozed adhesive was too difficult to get out with a scraper. I just inserted my power drill and give it a whirl and the excess... » Read More I used this on ceramic tile installed in my basement. I drilled 3 holes on each side of the loose tile and injected until it would either ooze out of one of the other holes or when it started to back up on the hole in which I was injecting the adhesive. I then weighted down the tiles, wiped off any excess that oozed out and let it cure for 36 hours since my basement is somewhat cold. Before I re-grouted, I used a scraper to remove any adhesive. In some holes, the oozed adhesive was too difficult to get out with a scraper. I just inserted my power drill and give it a whirl and the excess adhesive came out easily so that I could then grout. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1470229
I havn't used it on tile yet, but I did drill a hole in my concrete foundation on the edge were the footer is. I needed an entry point for my water line. It would not cut thru the bottom plate, so I used a carbide hole saw to go thru the bottom plate. After that I changed back to the diamond bit, used a lot of water, took my time, and it bored all the way thru. And the bit was in great shape. The bottom plate helped hold water around the bit to keep it cool, and it worked great. I would think tile would be no problem. Try to keep water on it while you drill, and go slow.
1905772
My electrician, who installed it, told me to lay down one full coat of mortar, let it dry, then lay down more mortar+tile as usual. He said that this would help protect the wiring. Be ware, though, that you must make this first layer *even* or else it will be a pain in the you-know-what to tile over uneven mortar. Make sure it's nice and smooth.
910234
That is a great question. Unfortunately I have no idea. All I know is that I love mine! It works way better than I'd expected. Perfect for wood and ceramic tile floors.
329726
I do not have wood floors, but I have ceramic tile in 2/3 of the first floor of my home. Nothing has ever blown out the back. I use it regularly on the ceramic tile.
1293823
Is your floor installed over a concrete slab like mine is down in Tucson, AZ?I used 3M command adhesive. The strips are the perfect width to place under slide guide. No drilling.
2191681
I have wooden flooring in my home and I have these floor protector rollers on my chairs I use at my computers. I do not know how they would be on ceramic tile but on the wooden flooring, they seem to slide more than roll.
1290357
you need to tie in / anchor down the walls along the perimeter. if you can do so on your tile, you will be ok.
243013
I had the same idea, try to avoid pulling up tile. I put it between 16" joists, thru 3/4" ply, thru 1/4" cement board, thru tile. It really is not meant to be used this way. It got a hot spot and opened after a few months. I sandwiched it in sheet aluminum for safety, which worked OK. The heat was not even and took a long time to heat up. Not anything like putting it between tile and backer which works great.
692075
Not sure since I have two, but both are attached to ceramic tile. They work extremely well and I have no complaints. If you order from Amazon and it doesn't work, you can return for free. I would give it a try.
120098
No. It's a matte and mostly should be used to seal grout. Ceramic tile should not be sealed to a high gloss. If you don't care and just want it to be shiny, then try a floor finish. I do this for work.
929614
We have it on a tile deck which is not perfectly level and it's totally fine. With that said if you plan to open the doors on the front then you may want to put a flat wooden sheet or something underneath to stop the stones getting in to the box and stopping the door closing. If you are just going to use the top doors then would think you are ok. Good luck - we love ours!
667177
No problems in the couple years I have had. I could see having issues if you do not follow directions closely when installing front doors. Overall I'm really happy with space and how well it is holding up.
2185762
It works very well on tile surfaces. I've had no issues after almost a year. Proper preparation of the surface before installing is critical.
1932728
I'm not 100% sure. When I moved out of my previous apartment where I put one of these on the ceramic tile, it came off pretty easily. It left a little adhesive that I used soft scrub to get off. The one I have now, I haven't tried to take it down, so I can't speak to how THIS model will affect ceramic tile. I would say remove it carefully and patiently and then use either Soft Scrub for the remnants or an adhesive remove called Goo Gone.
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My tile is smooth but not perfectly flat, it has small, smooth bumps on it, but the "suction cup" is not like a normal suction cup, it has a large, flat, relatively soft surface that covers a pretty big surface area, and I think that's why it works so well. I think it should work on most any glazed tile.