How To Install Cerimic Wall Tile

Measure the wall step 2.

How to install cerimic wall tile.

Tools and supplies you will need ceramic tile thin set tile adhesive v notch trowel size recommended by the tile manufacturer builder s paper painter s tape utility knife tape measure level wood block rubber mallet tile cutter or diamond blade wet saw tile nippers eye protection when cutting. Once you ve removed the current wall dressings and wall items like light switch. Reload the float and continue to apply the grout to complete the first section. Lay the tile step 8.

Next place a loose tile directly over the last full tile you laid this is the tile you ll cut to size. Dry and pre seal the tile step 9. Mark the locations on. Mark the loose tile and cut it to fit along the edge.

Sweep diagonally across the tile forcing the grout into the joints. Preparing your wall and tile 1. Make a second pass with the float holding it at a steeper 70 to 90 degree angle almost perpendicular to the wall and scrape off any grout residue from the faces of the tiles. Pre lay the tile step 5.

Prep the wall step 4. First set a scrap tile against the wall it allows space for grout. Then using the lever to which the cutting wheel is attached draw the cutter across the surface. Then place another tile on the loose one and up against the tile on the wall.

To keep it square the top of the tile should be held flush to the fence at the top of the cutter. Prep the workspace step 3. Use a level and tape to measure for your tile locations. Prepare the mortar step 6.

Grout the tile step. Now using a level and measuring tape measure and mark for. Make sure your wall is ready to go. Take care not to cover your lines.

Clean the tile and prepare the grout step 10. Apply the mortar step 7. 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.