How To Install Ceramic Wall Tile

To keep it square the top of the tile should be held flush to the fence at the top of the cutter.

How to install ceramic wall tile.

Using this tool score the cut line on a full tile and then snap the tile along the scribed line. A rented ceramic tile cutter is the easiest way to make your straight cuts. Installing ceramic tile on concrete wall start with one corner of the wall an lay the first tile into position. Nevertheless you should ensure that the tile is placed properly level and plumb.

Take your time and work on the wall in 3 square foot sections. Then using the lever to which the cutting wheel is attached draw the cutter across the surface. Tools and supplies you will need ceramic tile thin set tile adhesive v notch trowel size recommended by the tile manufacturer builder s paper painter s tape utility knife tape measure level wood block rubber mallet tile cutter or diamond blade wet saw tile nippers eye protection when cutting. Next place a loose tile directly over the last full tile you laid this is the tile you ll cut to size.

Mark the loose tile and cut it to fit along the edge. First set a scrap tile against the wall it allows space for grout. Push it firmly in the adhesive twisting it lightly to make sure it is locked into position.