Give Your Laundry Room A Luxe Vibe With A Stunning DIY Tile Upgrade

For many homeowners, the laundry room is a plain and uninspiring area that could benefit from a major design upgrade. Though the functional aspects of this room often take the spotlight, the visual appeal isn't something you should neglect. This is especially true if the room has an exterior door, or otherwise sees significant foot traffic. Even if you have a small laundry room that's in a tucked away corner of your house, there are a ton of exciting laundry room remodel ideas out there that will make your weekly chores less of a bore. One aspect of the room's form and function that you won't want to overlook is its flooring.

If you're ready to give your laundry room a luxurious finish that complements the rest of your home, you might want to consider installing mosaic floor tiles. For a closer look at what these elegant fixtures can do for your space, make sure to check out @AtHomewithAshley on YouTube, who has a neat walkthrough of this project. In the video, Ashley shows how she replaced her old, painted floors with an exquisite tile layer that holds up well against dirt, and looks incredibly ornate. With a similar arrangement in your home, your laundry room can become so much more than a place to do your weekly chores.

Mosaic tiles are a great way to increase the visual diversity of a space that's typically ordinary or drab. In addition, this material gives you a ton of options when it comes to colors, patterns, and designs, so you can easily choose what looks best for your home. Mosaic tiles also have a high level of heat and water resistance, which is great for the laundry room or any other space that contains an exterior door. It's important to note that this floor material can be more expensive per square foot than other tile options, such as porcelain or ceramic. However, if your laundry room is a smaller space, mosaic tiles might still match your budget. Mosaic tiles can also take a while to install, and can sometimes be challenging to clean since they have so many grout lines.

Before following Ashley's tutorial for upgrading your laundry room, you'll need to carefully measure your space and plan the patterns accordingly. This will help you avoid installing too many cut off patterns or plain border tiles. You'll need to select a high-quality grout sealer for this project as well, such as Clean-EEZ Grout Sealer. Also, make sure to pick up thin-set mortar, and review the differences between thin-set mortar and tile mastic. Modified thin-set provides a stronger bond and is great for areas that get a lot of traffic. However, it takes longer to set than its unmodified counterpart.

As you can see from Ashley's project, laying mosaic tile in your laundry room is a process that takes several days. One major step you might have to deal with that's not in the video is removing existing tile. Use safety goggles and a dust mask, and watch out for asbestos floor tiles. Make sure to remove the prior adhesive as well as the tile itself, to make room for the new layer of thin-set. Once you've got the thin-set and the flooring down, fill in any gaps with extra mosaic pieces, and then grout the tiles. To do this, you'll need a grout float. If you don't already have one, the Goldblatt 12-inch rubber float is a great choice. Sponge away excess grout and let the product dry overnight.

Finally, you'll need to carefully apply your grout sealer with a brush. Some sealers come in spray bottles, but these are less ideal for your new mosaic floor, since it has so many grout lines between the tiles. Completing this project will ensure that your laundry room isn't just a function-first space that's hiding at the back of your house. Instead, it will have a luxurious vibe that upgrades the design appeal of your entire home. As it turns out, mosaic tiles are also a trendy way to elevate your walls.