How To Install Ceramic Wall Tile

Next place a loose tile directly over the last full tile you laid this is the tile you ll cut to size.

How to install ceramic wall tile.

First set a scrap tile against the wall it allows space for grout. Then using the lever to which the cutting wheel is attached draw the cutter across the surface. Using this tool score the cut line on a full tile and then snap the tile along the scribed line. Then place another tile on the loose one and up against the tile on the wall.

To keep it square the top of the tile should be held flush to the fence at the top of the cutter. Nevertheless you should ensure that the tile is placed properly level and plumb. Take your time and work on the wall in 3 square foot sections. Installing ceramic tile on concrete wall start with one corner of the wall an lay the first tile into position.

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. Push it firmly in the adhesive twisting it lightly to make sure it is locked into position. At the end of a row or around fixtures you ll probably need to cut some tiles.