Position the first tile or sheet of mosaic tiles into place on the wall at the center point of the layout.
How to install porcelain tile on the wall.
Before you think about setting the tile in place with mortar make sure that the layout is even from side to side in both directions.
7 press the tile into the wall with a wooden board.
Use a notched trowel to spread thin set mortar over a 3 x 3 foot section.
Test a tile to make sure the mortar is mixed and spread correctly.
Starting in the center on one side of your reference line apply a coat of tile setting adhesive to an area about 3x3 feet square.
To do so.
Align it carefully with the horizontal and vertical layout lines.
Place a tile spacer between the tiles as you set them into the glue to allow space for grout.
Pull the tile up and look at the pattern that is create on the back.
Take care not to cover your lines.
Allow the tiles to dry according to adhesive directions in small areas so that you can concentrate on making the tiles straight.
As you press the adhesive will be flattened out.
Apply the latex tile mastic to the wall or floor working in small areas no larger than three feet by three feet.
Press it firmly into the adhesive.
For the average small wall tiles which are currently popular you will want to use a 1x4 square notch trowel.
Pick up the loose tiles and set them aside.
Mortar a small spot and then place a tile.