How To Fit Kitchen Wall Tiles

Thoroughly vacuum the area and give the wall a once over with a damp sponge or cleaning cloth.

How to fit kitchen wall tiles.

To prepare the walls repair any large holes with plaster filler and brush on a coat of plaster. Once you ve removed the current wall dressings and wall items like light switch. Mark the locations on. A batten board helps you start your bottom most course or row of tiles.

Adjust the layout to fit the space step 1. Apply pressure on either side of the tile to snap it along the line. If you only have one section to cover multiply the width. Make sure your wall is ready to go.

Include an additional 10 percent of tile to fill any small gaps or use as replacements for damaged pieces. Plan the horizontal tile design step 3. You have four separate areas to measure. Plan the vertical tile design.

Sand with a medium grit sandpaper to create a uniform surface that s not too smooth. Set a center point find the center of the wall that best suits your tile selection and mark a vertical line. Estimate the number of tiles. Instead bring it up to about 3 4 of the height of your tiles.

Floor tile spacers measure your wall to determine the amount of tile you need. Use a level and tape to measure for your tile locations. You want the tile adhesive to have something to grab onto. To help you work out where to place your tiles make a tiling gauge from a piece of.

Spread the adhesive grout. Don t start it at the floor. Preparing your wall and tile 1. Allow the area to thoroughly dry before beginning tile installation.

Cutting wall tiles hold a straight edge on the cut line and running a tile cutter along it score the surface.