How To Apply Tile To Bathroom Walls

Apply the mortar or mastic in the same manner as the rest of the wall and place the tiles.

How to apply tile to bathroom walls.

Start applying the adhesive in a bottom corner about 1 tile length away from the bottom and side of the wall leaving space for the edge tiles. To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure. Repair any loose or cracked tiles. In order to tile the bathroom walls you need several tools.

Apply grout to the tile using a grout spreader. Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile. Again apply the tile with a slight twisting motion. To set the tile apply an even coat of mastic on only a small portion of the wall at a time.

On most tiles though it isn t necessary to wet the back. So let s look at the basics of wall tile installation that will make everything go a lot smoother less frustrating and less costly. Scoop out a golf ball sized amount of adhesive onto a notched trowel and spread enough adhesive in a thin layer over the wall to hang 2 3 tiles at a time. Work the spreader in several different directions to push.

On those type of tiles it s a good idea to wet the back of the tile with water before applying the tile to the wall. If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place. 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. Wash the wall with tsp tri.

You have about five to 10 minutes to set the tile so don t apply too much adhesive over a large area. After all the penalty for poorly installed wall tile is a lifetime of having to look at the stuff. On some fired tiles the tile will soak the water form the mortar extremely quickly.