How To Lay Ceramic Tile In The Bathroom

Insert spacers to keep the tiles separated and allow room for grout.

How to lay ceramic tile in the bathroom.

The tiles come in different sizes pre spaced on mats. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. How to install ceramic wall tile. Once the best layout has been determined measure tiles that must be cut to complete coverage.

Beginning with the center tile set the bathroom tiles one by one into the spread mortar or adhesive giving a wiggle or twist to each tile to ensure a strong bond. Ceramic tile is a versatile and durable finishing material. Use tile spacers to make sure tiles are square and evenly spaced. Lay out a single horizontal and vertical row of tiles across the floor along the chalk reference lines.

Position the guides so you can lay all the field tiles without moving the guides. Tiles can be installed as a floor or wall covering nearly anywhere but they are especially useful in bathrooms and kitchens. Install ceramic tile over a subfloor that s no less than 1 1 8 inches thick. Position tiles to minimize visibility of tiles that must be cut to size.

You also don t want cut tiles at the entrance to the bathroom so adjust the tiles so cuts are against the far wall. Save time by setting several tiles at once. A thinner subfloor will cause the floor to flex due to the weight of the tile. Shift the tiles if needed so any cuts that must be made by the wall are against the least noticeable wall.

A flexing subfloor results in cracked tiles and grout and a lot of headaches. Make sure the guides are at right angles by measuring out a 3 4 5 triangle.