How To Install Tiles On Wall In Bathroom

Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles.

How to install tiles on wall in bathroom.

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. Set the tile panels on the side walls with thinset the same way as for the back wall using the starter board. Save time by setting several tiles at once. The tiles come in standard sizes.

In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. In order to tile the bathroom walls you need several tools. Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go. At the corner where there are gaps fill in the spaces with cut tiles.

To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk. Consequently you should either buy them if you can afford or rent them for several days especially the wet saw which comes at a. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Notched trowel score and snap tile cutter wet saw cutter and a hole saw tile drill bit to install tiles around pipes these tools are essential for a project done in a professional manner.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. 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. 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.

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. Install full piece tiles first and fill in with cut pieces as you go or install them at the end. Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4.