How To Install Tiles On Wall In Bathroom

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

How to install tiles on wall in bathroom.

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. The tiles come in standard sizes. In order to tile the bathroom walls you need several tools. Before applying your tile to the wall decide on the layout and orientation of your tile by positioning the tiles on the floor.

Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go. Installing bathroom wall tiles is simple until you have to cut tiles. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Consequently you should either buy them if you can afford or rent them for several days especially the wet saw which comes at a.

Set the tile panels on the side walls with thinset the same way as for the back wall using the starter board. 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. 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. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.

Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles. 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. Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4.

You will also need to cut tiles to fit around faucets handrails soap dishes and other. Clean the tiles with a sponge and water as you work. 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.