How To Install Ceramic Wall Tile

Take your time and work on the wall in 3 square foot sections.

How to install ceramic wall tile.

A rented ceramic tile cutter is the easiest way to make your straight cuts. 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. Then using the lever to which the cutting wheel is attached draw the cutter across the surface. At the end of a row or around fixtures you ll probably need to cut some tiles.

To keep it square the top of the tile should be held flush to the fence at the top of the cutter. Next place a loose tile directly over the last full tile you laid this is the tile you ll cut to size. 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. Mark the loose tile and cut it to fit along the edge.

First set a scrap tile against the wall it allows space for grout. Using this tool score the cut line on a full tile and then snap the tile along the scribed line. Push it firmly in the adhesive twisting it lightly to make sure it is locked into position.