How To Finish Wall Tile At Ceiling

Locate each ceiling joist in the room and mark them on the ceiling.

How to finish wall tile at ceiling.

I am using 10 x 16 tiles sideways on the walls. Cut the tiles that finish against the ceiling about 1 8 inch smaller than the size of the hole you are filling. Now you know how to finish an edge of tile on a wall. To install tile over an uneven or badly damaged ceiling nail furring strips across the ceiling.

If i test the last tile i have a quarter inch gap left at the ceiling. Set the cut tiles using the same adhesive you used for the rest of the wall. Just caulk the tile into the sheetrock or crown molding whichever way you decide to go. Use the same method to install your trim tiles as you did your other tiles.

For examples see photo. Nail 1 x 2 or 1 x 3 furring strips at right angles across the joists and along the edges of the ceiling with 6d common nails 12 inches apart from center to center. I am just finishing up my shower install and my wife wanted me to go all the way to the ceiling. Bullnose tiles are often called single bullnose or sbn tiles because they have one or a single edge that is bullnosed.

Mix thin set mortar according to the manufacturer s instructions and apply a thin coat over the fiberglass tape with a drywall knife. Push the mortar through the mesh tape and into the 1 8 inch space between the backer board and the drywall. Secure the trim pieces to your wall or counter with tile glue or grout. This will allow for slight variations in the ceiling.

Grout and caulk will cover this joint. Double bullnose tiles or dbn tiles or corner bullnose have two adjoining edges that are bullnosed. Run the drywall knife over the mortar to create a smooth finish and remove any excess material. Fill the spaces between the tiles with more grout then wipe the excess grout off with a damp sponge.

Finally a technical note about bullnose tiles. If you re abutting the ceiling or crown molding if you decide to go that route there s no need for bullnose or the schluter finishing strip. This is another project that can be done by one person and in most cases the tiles that go into place can be easily cut to size using scissors. Prepare the grout according to the instructions on the package.

Use shims to hold the pieces in place while they dry. Apply them in a bed of mastic adhesive or construction adhesive just like the tiles. Surface mount ceiling tiles are easy to install.