Correctly installed is the key. This outline for how to lay cement board base under your tile floor is from a 2002 issue of ...

Step 3: Lay out and secure the cement board on the floor ... for the homeowner to note the size of the floor as larger floor size requires large tiles while smaller space requires small tiles.

Seeking tips for the perfect tile floor installation is only ... is free of cracks and level before installing tiles. Fill any cracks with a concrete sealant, which you'll apply like caulk ...