Suggesting another product over the concrete is overkill.
Tiling painted concrete basement floor.
Let the primer dry and then apply the membrane photos 3 and 4.
Rinse the floor in small sections and then blot it dry.
Install tile directly on the concrete floor in many cases you can lay tile directly on the concrete surface which is naturally hard and durable.
You should either strip or bead blast the concrete and thoroughly clean it.
If you choose to try to bond the tile to the paint then you need.
Cut the membrane so it s 1 1 2 times the width of your tiles.
If you discovered any defects on the floor fill them with a concrete patch or self leveling compound to achieve a flat surface that s ready to receive ceramic tiles.
Omg these are all rediculous suggestions.
While you can install tile directly on concrete problems erupt when the concrete cracks or shifts.
Then prime the concrete see photo 2 with the recommended solution consult the membrane manufacturer s literature.
Patch any small cracks or holes with concrete patching compound.
Paint used on concrete will not bond with the tile adhesive.
But this direct installation will result in a floor that s cold underfoot.
Tile cannot be attached directly to painted concrete as the thin set will not adhere well to the paint.
The tile will be fine.
Painted concrete can be made porous with sandblasting or other hard abrasive actions.
All paint will need to be removed before you begin installing the tile.
If the paint comes loose so does the tile.
Many basement flooring materials like paint epoxy tile and rubber flooring for example can go down directly over the basement s original poured concrete floor as long as the concrete is in good condition.
Answer it is possible to bond porcelain tile to a painted surface but it isn t recommended because the overall tile attachment is limited to the strength of the bond of the paint to the concrete.
Installing tile over painted concrete adds a few extra steps to your tiling job.
Let the floor dry overnight if you live in a damp or humid climate.
This option works best when the concrete floor is in good condition so take care to follow all of the steps below to repair cracks fill depressions and make sure the floor is level.
If you re going to install tiles in wet areas such as bathrooms and balconies you need to apply a waterproofing membrane or paint first.
Steam off the paint with a steam mop and rough the concrete up a bit.