How To Put Ceramic Tile On A Wall

Next place a loose tile directly over the last full tile you laid this is the tile you ll cut to size.

How to put ceramic tile on a wall.

Thoroughly vacuum the area and give the wall a once over with a damp sponge or cleaning cloth. Starting in the center on one side of your reference line apply a coat of tile setting adhesive to an area about 3x3 feet square. Put on safety glasses and a dust mask. When you only want to remove a portion of the tile though there is a way of doing so without damaging the tile entirely.

First set a scrap tile against the wall it allows space for grout. So much so that removal of the tile often involves destruction of the tile in the process. Hang edge tiles by applying adhesive to the backs of the tiles. Then place another tile on the loose one and up against the tile on the wall.

Place the level horizontally on this line and. Things you ll need flat head screwdriver coarse grit sandpaper cloth water tile mastic or thinset mortar v notched trowel ceramic tiles tile spacers snap tile cutter tile grout rubber grout trowel sponge. Then position the tile where it needs to go and add the spacers. Measure mark and trim any tiles to fill partial gaps at the top and bottom of the wall.

Take care not to cover your lines. Allow the area to thoroughly dry before beginning tile installation. You want the tile adhesive to have something to grab onto. Instead bring it up to about 3 4 of the height of your tiles.

Inspect the grout joints. Mark the loose tile and cut it to fit along the edge. Sand with a medium grit sandpaper to create a uniform surface that s not too smooth. You will more than likely need to cut all the way through the backing of the tile.

Add another 1 8 inch to the height measurement and place a mark on the vertical line. If the tile has been cut make sure you re placing it in the right spot. The angle grinder will kick up a lot of ceramic and cement dust as it cuts. A batten board is nothing more than a 1 x4 or 1 x2 board screwed directly into the wall horizontally.

Butter the tiles and press them into place. Spread the adhesive with the smooth side of your notched trowel and then go over it with the notched side to create ridges in the adhesive. If there are any remaining trim or border pieces to install complete the job by installing them now. So if you re dealing with four inch tiles your batten board would start three inches off the floor.

Take a tile for the edge of the wall and apply the adhesive to the back as if you were putting butter on a piece of toast.