Wall Tile

When it comes to putting up wall tile, the first thing you should do is prepare the surface by making sure it is clean, dry, and free of scratches. If a drywall is covered with tiles, make sure it is water resistant for humid places, for instance, bathrooms. Set guidelines for straight placement using the level and chalkline. Start applying tile adhesive or thin-set mortar with a notched trowel from the bottom and work upwards. With the help of tile spacers to cover the gaps, place and press every tile. Let the adhesive settle before you use grout then wipe out the left-over grout with a damp sponge. If needed, seal the grout, especially in moist areas, so that it does not soak up water and gets stained.

To remove wall tile, you will need a chisel and hammer, or a putty knife to free the tiles without affecting the surface under the tiles. Split the grout lines first with a utility knife to weaken the bond. Using a hammer and a chisel, gently pry off the first tile. After the first tile has been removed, section by section, carefully begin to chip away the remaining tiles. If the tile was fixed to the drywall, be ready to face some damage which will need to be patched before re-tiling. For tiles set in mortar, a multi-oscillating tool or rotary hammer power tool will be needed to remove the tile quicker.

Tiling a shower wall starts with waterproofing the area prone to deterioration due to exposure to water. Before applying deep-set mortar, place a waterproof membrane or a cement board, then spread the mortar using a trowel with notches. Using a level, begin your tiling from the bottom. While adhering each tile, use spacers for equal grout lines and press each tile firmly into the adhesive. After the application of tiles, use waterproof grout and wipe the residue with a damp sponge. Protect against mold and mildew by applying grout sealer after it dries. To make shower tiles last longer, proper sealing and waterproofing is crucial alongside installation.

For installing 12x24 wall tile, using a trowel that is square-notched with half an inch depth and half an inch width is the most convenient. This adroit will always have sufficient adhesive coverage for tiles of bigger dimensions to ensure that they don’t become looser or sag with time. Strong bonding is achievable when large-format tiles are applied as the tiles are recommended to be back buttered.

To put tiles on a wall, you need to draw a straight guideline first and maintain a straight layout. Next, use a notched trowel to apply tile adhesive in small sections then place each tile. Each tile pressed into place should be supported by spacers so that the grout lines remain even. Check if it is straight using a level. Heavier tiles may need their bottom rows supported by a ledger board for a while. For a polished finish, wait for the adhesive to dry before grouting and sealing.