ᐅ Granite tiles on a concrete floor?

Created on: 23 Oct 2017 18:49
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Steven
Hello

I want to cover my climate-controlled cellar (about 20m² (215 sq ft)) with granite tiles (30.5 x 30.5 x 1cm (12 x 12 x 0.4 inches)).
The slab = concrete floor is relatively level. Maximum unevenness is 5mm (0.2 inches).
Can I glue the tiles directly onto the concrete using flexible adhesive, or do I definitely need to use a leveling compound? I want to avoid the cost of leveling compound if it’s not absolutely necessary.
What do the experts say?

Steven
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24 Oct 2017 15:21
winnetou78 schrieb:
Certainly, but then you can’t avoid using leveling compound, and it’s not as simple as you might think.

I don’t find it easy either.
We used leveling compound ourselves back then and actually moved the compound once or twice in the tub, which caused a slight bump that we had to sand down again.
But with 20m² (215 sq ft), it would probably work better.
As an amateur, I wouldn’t attempt it without.