How To Lay Ceramic Tile In The Bathroom

Ceramic tile is a versatile and durable finishing material.

How to lay ceramic tile in the bathroom.

Too often tile novices simply start setting tile in a corner and continue along two walls until the floor is covered. Install ceramic tile over a subfloor that s no less than 1 1 8 inches thick. Tiles can be installed as a floor or wall covering nearly anywhere but they are especially useful in bathrooms and kitchens. Make sure the guides are at right angles by measuring out a 3 4 5 triangle.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. The tiles come in different sizes pre spaced on mats. Once the best layout has been determined measure tiles that must be cut to complete coverage. Then lay tile in a configuration that will use the most whole tiles and best fits the space.

Lay out a single horizontal and vertical row of tiles across the floor along the chalk reference lines. How to install ceramic wall tile. Position the guides so you can lay all the field tiles without moving the guides. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.

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. A thinner subfloor will cause the floor to flex due to the weight of the tile. Save time by setting several tiles at once. A flexing subfloor results in cracked tiles and grout and a lot of headaches.

You also don t want cut tiles at the entrance to the bathroom so adjust the tiles so cuts are against the far wall. Insert spacers to keep the tiles separated and allow room for grout.