Fixing whole tiles to a wall.
Tiling a wall where to start.
So you ve got that bottom row of tile.
So i have a couple features that influence i believe where i start tiling the window and the tub.
So the baton s on the wall and you ve marked out your start point.
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.
Tips for tiling a wall 1.
3 applying the tile adhesive.
Here is an easy way to set your 1st row and the rest going up your wall then lastly the first row is set.
The first step in laying out tile is to mark a layout line in the room.
Where to start tiling a wall at a point low down approx.
It s really important to.
Center a tile horizontally along the length of the wall and do a quick dry fit to make sure you don t have a lot of tiny tile at the end of the rows.
Establish a layout line the key to successful tiling is to work from well established guide lines also called layout lines.
They should be arranged so the floor tile pattern will be evenly centered in the room and show you where to start laying the tile.
A batten board helps you start your bottom most course or row of tiles.
For the vertical layout begin your pattern at the top of the wall so there ll be full uncut tile at the top.
Creating horizontal rows.
Do you stack the tile.
I explain why this method works soooo easy.
The height of a tile from the bottom make a true horizontal using a laser level or spirit level.
Lightly nail a timber batten to the wall this will be your start point and all other tiles will line with this.
Hang a batten board to prevent tile slippage.
If so adjust your layout to have wider tile on the sides.
If you re only part tiling a wall a top horizontal row full of whole tiles makes for a much cleaner.
Once you ve established your vertical rows it s time for the horizontal ones.
Check your floor for level and walls.
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.