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You didn't mention what you were using to retile, so I am going to assume ceramic tile. You first have to get up the existing tiles because you can't tile over them. They won't support additional tile and will continue to crack, leaving your new tile looking bad. Next, you must smooth out the remaining grout so that the surface is smooth. Make sure you get out as much of the dust and debris as possible to get a firm stick with the next thing you put down. Then, you need to lay 1/2 inch plyboard or cement board. You can use 1/4 inch, but the grout is MUCH more likely to crack because even older houses can settle. Once you've lain the plyboard, you need to check the footboards underneath the counters because they might have to be adjusted with the new floor height you will have. After that, you need a good sealant around the footboards in order to avoid water damage should some spill or you get a leak. Now, get the tile you've chosen and the size spacers you need, if applicable. Don't buy self-mix grout. Just buy it at the store and apply it with a dental trowel at about a 45 degree angle. It should be about 1/8 of an inch thick, at least, maybe a little more. You want it thick, but not so thick that it will crack while curing. the spacers to guide you. Butter the backs of the tile pieces lightly also and start putting them down one at a time with . Start at a center point on the kitchen floor, preferably underneath the opposite wall where you enter the kitchen. This will give it a nice, uniform look while hiding any partial tiles that you needed to cut to size under cabinets. For ceramic tiles you will need to invest about $90.00 for a wetsaw that cuts tile. You will need it! You will also need a bucket of warm water and a cloth because you cannot let the grout create a haze on the tiles. It is impossible to get off once it dries and it will look like a rank amateur did the work. Wipe clean as you go but don't allow puddles to form in the grout. Allow at least 24 hours to cure. You're done!

If you have to ask here then you are in over your head on this project. You can end up making your house devalued a great deal.

I don't. My hot ass tiler does it for me. Guess i'm lucky *heheh* :)

Here's Lowes info: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Improve/TileFloor.html

Here is a great video on how to install tile floors. http://www.mindbites.com/lesson/433-fix-floor-how-to-install-a-tile-floor if you're more of a visual learner, this video should be really helpful. good luck

This is NOT a project for an amateur. I suggest you call in a specialist. My husband and I laid a porcelain tile kitchen floor last year and it nearly cost us our marriage, not to mention the doctor bills the resulted from old people bending over and spending so much time on their knees.

This is a very big project indeed but one that can make a lot of difference to the kitchen. I suggest you search for more ideas on kitchen flooring like the one on this article http://www.bathroomandkitchenguide.com/Kitchen-Flooring/6-inspiring-bamboo-flooring-ideas-for-your-kitchen.html and decide on the kind of material that you want to use first. Only then can you decide if this is something you can do by yourself or needs the help of a professional.