For wall layout find the center point of the wall using a level to draw a plumb line in the wall s center.
How to center wall tile.
Starting at the center point lay tiles along one line from the center to the wall.
Tile spacers come in a variety of widths.
Or would you start on the left wall notching the tile for door jam.
This is an important step in how to tile.
The wider the spacer the wider the grout line between the tiles.
Spacers of 1 8 inch are standard for most projects but you may prefer to leave more space between tiles.
However wall tile installation has its own set of rules that you dare break at your own risk.
Shower on the back wall toilet and vanity.
Would you center a 18 18 tile in the door way and make your way to the shower base.
Cut tiles to fit along the vertical and horizontal edges of the tile wall.
The best way to achieve the best layout work is with carefully drawn layout lines.
I have 18 18 tiles.
After all the penalty for poorly installed wall tile is a lifetime of having to look at the stuff.
I would have 1 grout line in the door way running to the shower.
Insert tile spacers between the tiles.
Then scoop a little adhesive on to a notched trowel and spread it onto the wall in a thin layer.
So let s look at the basics of wall tile installation that will make everything go a lot smoother less frustrating and less costly.
Make straight cuts with a tile cutter.
There are many ways to establish a layout but the best way is to use the same method as with floors.
Remember to allow for a 1 8 inch expansion on the bottom of bathroom floors.
For countertop layout begin with counter trim then set full tiles from the first row working back thus all cut tiles will be placed on the back row against wall.