How To Install Ceramic Wall 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.

How to install ceramic wall tile.

Using this tool score the cut line on a full tile and then snap the tile along the scribed line. 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. A rented ceramic tile cutter is the easiest way to make your straight cuts. At the end of a row or around fixtures you ll probably need to cut some tiles.

Mark the loose tile and cut it to fit along the edge. Nevertheless you should ensure that the tile is placed properly level and plumb. Then place another tile on the loose one and up against the tile on the wall. Push it firmly in the adhesive twisting it lightly to make sure it is locked into position.

Next place a loose tile directly over the last full tile you laid this is the tile you ll cut to size. First set a scrap tile against the wall it allows space for grout. To keep it square the top of the tile should be held flush to the fence at the top of the cutter.