How To Install Large Bathroom Wall Tile

With a 3 16 v notched trowel spread mastic just under the laser line and down the side of the tub wall to a small area.

How to install large bathroom wall tile.

Once you are ready to lay the tile start at the corner with the chair rail border image 2. If it seems complicated try this. Repair any loose or cracked tiles. To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure.

If the space at the end of either row is smaller than 1 3 of a tile. Install full piece tiles first and fill in with cut pieces as you go or install them at the end. Decide the tile layout before installing it check if the walls are plumb after laying the wall tile. 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 installation.

If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place. Use a 360 degree laser level to mark a line for laying the tiles. If you re working with an existing tile wall you have two choices. The best way is to arrange your wall tile in a pyramid shape.

When installing cut pieces apply the thinset to the back of each tile. Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile. 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. Stop when there is not enough room for a full tile.

Install tiles one through four as directed.