Putting Up Large Wall Tiles

Place your tiles on the wall.

Putting up large wall tiles.

The obvious way to tile a wall is to start at the bottom and work your way up. Prep the workspace step 3. Spread no sag mastic. Measure the wall step 2.

Fasten a straight ledger to the wall to support the tiles. Lay the tile step 8. Check your floor for level and walls. Dry and pre seal the tile step 9.

Repair any loose or cracked tiles. Clean the tile and prepare the grout step 10. Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile. Just twist them into place sticking to the small area that you prepared for yourself.

Tips for tiling a wall 1. Floor tile spacers step 1. To keep grout joints uniform use small plastic spacers between the tiles. Place your spacers between each tile as you go.

Do you stack the tile. How to install large format tiles on bathroom walls using perfect level master. Prep the wall step 4. Mark a horizontal line along the bottom of the wall coming up from the floor by the height of your tile plus.

Prepare the mortar step 6. So you ve got that bottom row of tile. Pre lay the tile step 5. With the mortar ready to go you can start placing your tiles.

If existing tiles are beyond repair remove the tile and install a piece of wallboard in its place. A batten board helps you start your bottom most course or row of tiles. Video tutorial from dunlop on installing large format wall tiles using dunlop adhesives grouts sealants and primers. Press the tile firmly in place making sure it is flat and level.

Grout the tile step. How to install heavy tile on a wall step 1. Apply the mortar step 7. Install the wall tile in a pyramid shape.

Next press the tiles into place. Draw a vertical line up the middle of the wall from floor to ceiling intersecting the horizontal line. Hang a batten board to prevent tile slippage. Apply the mortar to the wall creating 1 4 inch ridges with the trowel.

This video uses the following products. Things you will need orbital sander 80 120 grit sandpaper safety glasses dust mask rags tape measure pencil 48 inch spirit level mastic or thin set mortar grooved trowel tile spacers tile cutting tool grout grout spreader sponge grout haze remover optional distilled white vinegar optional. To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure.