How To Lay Wall Tile In A Corner

This do it yourself video shows how to tile outside corner without bullnose.

How to lay wall tile in a corner.

Let all the tiles set overnight. Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go. You also need to pay attention to the inside corner tile details and patterns such as continuing a herringbone tile on the inside corner. Space the two tiles consistent with the rest of the tiles generally 1 8 inch which will leave a 1 4 inch space at the corner.

On the contrary if you have to install cut tiles you should spread the thinset to the back of the tiles and install it with the cut edge pointing towards the inside corner. Spread the adhesive on the wall with a notched float and make sure the tiles are plumb use a spirit level to be sure. Press the tile against the wall with the cut side facing the corner and the other edge next to the last full tile in the course. That way you can use it as a guide for tiles that do not run along walls and ensure if your cut is off that you have extra tiles to work with.

Install the wall tiles in such a way as to have a clearance space 1 8 1 10 between the corner and the tiles to leave them enough room to expand. As you work your way up from the bottom you smear your thinset onto the wall with a notched trowel depending on the size of your. Because fitting tile into a corner requires some extra work and planning it is wise to start in a corner setting this tile before you continue with any pieces around it. The outside corner is part of bathroom shower corner that need to be tiled.

Installation of corner tiles is the same as it is for wall tiles. Apply mortar to the back of the tile with the notched trowel. If you have to install full tiles along the internal corners we recommend you to spread tile adhesive directly to the wall by using a large notched trowel. Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations.