How Do You Install Tile On A Bathroom Wall

To set the tile apply an even coat of mastic on only a small portion of the wall at a time.

How do you install tile on a bathroom wall.

You have about five to 10 minutes to set the tile so don t apply too much adhesive over a large area. Place some grout on a rubber trowel and smear it diagonally across the tiled surface forcing it deep into every joint. Rinse the sponge often in clean water. Load a little adhesive on the trowel and use the straight edge to spread it on the wall.

Let the grout cure for 15 to 20 minutes then wipe the tiles with a large damp sponge held flat against the wall. Again apply the tile with a slight twisting motion. After you ve got an even layer of adhesive you should use the notched edge to comb it. If the adhesive doesn t fall of the trowel it means that it has the right consistency.

Take your time and work on the wall in 3 square foot sections. At the end of a row or around fixtures you ll probably need to cut some tiles. Using this tool score the cut line on a full tile and then snap the tile along the scribed line. The accent tiles go on the same way image 3.