Learn How To Tile A Wall

Adjust the layout lines as needed for the best appearance.

Learn how to tile a wall.

Apply a 1 8 inch 0 32 cm layer of adhesive to the wall. Test a tile to make sure the mortar is mixed and spread correctly. You ll learn the differences between ceramic tiles glass tiles applications. For the average small wall tiles which are currently popular you will want to use a 1x4 square notch trowel.

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. Leave an adequate amount of space between the tiles for grout. Test fit a full horizontal row and a vertical column of tiles along the lines to see how the tiles fit the area. Once again use the notched side of your trowel to put trenches in the glue as you spread it.

Hold the spreader at a 45 degree angle as you spread the adhesive. Use the same technique of placing and twisting the tiles described in the basic tiling techniques section. Begin the tile layout by finding the center of the wall then use a level to create intersecting vertical and horizontal layout lines. A if the room is any bigger than this one do not start laying the tiles along the wall you would want to start from the middle taking measurements and setting a chalkline making sure that the cut rows on the outside walls are not going to be too small an easy way to test this is by laying out tiles on the floor in a dry run.

Pull the tile up and look at the pattern that is create on the back. Put enough glue on the wall to cover a couple of rows of tiles. Mortar a small spot and then place a tile. Place the two tiles upright against the wall.

Cutting tiles so they fit into the space left along the wall starts with measuring. When you have spread the glue work quickly to put your tiles in place before the glue starts to cure. With us you ll learn how to become a qualified tiler who can deliver high quality work and grow a successful tiling business.