How To Build Out Tile Wall

Measure the wall where you will place the tiles.

How to build out tile wall.

Using a level a tape measure and a pencil mark off intersecting lines both horizontal and vertical. Be sure to complete 1 row before moving on to the next. Then return to the center and work your way toward the opposite wall to form a single row. You will lay out your first tile directly on this line and your.

Pick out a few rolls of waterproofing sealer to cover the areas where you ll be hanging tile. Roll it out over the walls and use waterproof adhesive to attach it to the walls. Use no tiles less than half wide along the outside of your tile field any tile slivers tiles that are less than half the width of the tile itself will markedly show the out of plumb wall. Find the midline of the wall from ceiling to floor and mark it with a chalk line.

Before you start you will want to patch any holes that are in the wall and make sure it is clean and dusted. You can remedy this by making sure that the tiles are positioned so that no slivers are used. Be sure to include doorways and floor obstructions such as cabinets fixtures and floor vents. Even a small amount of dust can affect how well the tiles will adhere to the wall.

Make sure all of the area where you re hanging the tile is covered and wait 2 3 hours for the adhesive to dry. 3 lay the first row of tiles and spacers. Starting from the 4 central tiles lay out the remaining tiles in a straight line until you reach the wall.