How To Install Tiles On Wall In Bathroom

Before you begin to install the tile figure out the layout of your tile scheme after measuring all areas to be tiled as well as the tiles.

How to install tiles on wall in bathroom.

Clean the tiles with a sponge and water as you work. If you wait to install the cut pieces use a notched trowel to scrape the thinset from the wall so it doesn t dry before. At the corner where there are gaps fill in the spaces with cut tiles. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.

The bathroom wall will not necessarily match the dimensions of the tiles so you will need to cut tiles to fit along the edge of shower stall and tub. Consequently you should either buy them if you can afford or rent them for several days especially the wet saw which comes at a. Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.

Before applying your tile to the wall decide on the layout and orientation of your tile by positioning the tiles on the floor. You will also need to cut tiles to fit around faucets handrails soap dishes and other. Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations. Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles.

Installing bathroom wall tiles is simple until you have to cut tiles. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Set the tile panels on the side walls with thinset the same way as for the back wall using the starter board.

To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk. Install full piece tiles first and fill in with cut pieces as you go or install them at the end. The tiles come in standard sizes.