Pull the tile up and look at the pattern that is create on the back.
How to apply stone tile to wall.
For wall installations plywood is overkill beneath the concrete or fiber board which is designed in five eighths inch material for wall settings.
If possible you should always use concrete board underlayments rather than plywood.
Apply a 1 2 inch layer of mortar to the wall where the first stone is being installed.
For the average small wall tiles which are currently popular you will want to use a 1x4 square notch trowel.
You need to pour some water in the bucket pour the adhesive powder and let it soak for 5 minutes.
To see where the tile will end at the top of the installation make a jury stick.
The tile will not adhere correctly if any of these are present.
Begin in one of the lower corners of the wall place the stone against the wall twisting it slightly as you.
Gradually add the thin set powder mixing it thoroughly.
Tiling itself is actually quite an easy process especially with this tile.
Before you begin tiling check the surface with a straightedge.
Mark the wall at the top of the tile.
Make sure you use an adhesive that is suitable for natural stone installation.
If you find a dip in a wall flatten it by screeding a layer of setting type joint compound over it as shown here.
Draw a plumb line at the center of the back wall then measure over to the side to see how many tiles will fit.
Let the joint compound or thin set harden and you re ready to set tile.
Then use a level to extend the line along the work area.
Let the mixture stand for 5 to 10 minutes then mix it again without adding more water.
Step 2 apply the appropriate adhesive to the metal with the appropriate trowel see tips spreading enough adhesive to cover an area that you are comfortable finishing in less than 10 minutes.
Fill in the general size of the tile on the wall i ve learned over the years that it doesn t have to be caked on.
For floors or walls in wet areas use thin set instead of joint compound.
Then use the mixer attachment to your drill to get the right consistency.
Hold a tile at this spot accounting for a 1 8 inch expansion gap.
It just takes time.
Clean the metal surface to get rid of any dirt oil grease or other contaminates.
The preferred method for tile installations is to use a sheet of underlayment.
To prepare powdered thin set mortar for natural stone and mosaic tile fill your bucket with water in the amount listed on the package.
You start by spreading your adhesive on the wall.
Test a tile to make sure the mortar is mixed and spread correctly.