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How to tile a wall
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How to tile a bathroom wall- Tiling a bathroom wall is a pretty straight forward procedure if you know the right methods to go about the job.
How to tile a bathroom wall (step 1) Wall preparation- if your going to tile a bathroom wall or any wall, wall preparation is the most important thing. Uneven walls and lose plaster work will affect the finished job. Make sure all the walls that you are going to tile are flat, use a straight edge like a spirit level to check the flatness of the surface. If there are any high parts or lumps in the plaster chip them of and fill with a suitable plaster, we normally use bonding plaster, the same applies to any deep holes. The wall dose not have to be perfectly flat, though this would be ideal for the application of tiles.
Make sure the wall is in good solid condition, if you tile over lose plaster of render the tiles will eventually fall off over a matter of time, or may not stick at all. If in doubt contact a professional plasterer for advice.
How to tile a bathroom wall (step 2) Once the walls are in good condition you can start to plan your tile work, start by applying a coat of pva adhesive normally we use 2 parts water 1 part pva adhesive, this will help the tiles adhere to the wall.
Horizontal spacing Next work out the spacing of the tiles this is important to ensure that there are no slithers of tiles in the corners or at the top or the bottom of the wall, tile slithers look ugly and detract from the quality of the finished job. Working from corner to corner of the room, start from roughly the center of the wall, now take a tile and a pencil, place the tile on the wall and mark the left and right hand side of the tile, then working in to one of the corners, place the edge of the tile on one of the marks and mark the other edge,(on the wall) repeat this until you reach the corner, the tile in the corner should be roughly half a tile, now repeat this procedure but work into the other corner, both of the tiles in each corner should be about the same size, roughly half a tile (near enough is ok)
Vertical spacing. Now working from the floor place a tile on the floor and mark the top of the tile on the wall, then place the bottom edge of the tile on the mark you have made and mark where the top edge of the tile is on the wall, repeat this procedure until you reach the ceiling, the last tile should be at least half a tile.
If the top tile is a small slither start the procedure again but start slightly lower than the original line you made at the bottom of the wall for the first tile, this will help to equalize the top and bottom tiles.
How to tile a bathroom wall (step 3) Once you have worked out the tile spacing its time to start tiling, using a spirit level or laser level, mark a line on the wall from corner to corner, this line will be on the same mark you made from when you worked out the vertical tile spacing( the top of the first tile near nearest to the floor).
Then screw a wooden batten to the wall, making sure that the top edge of the batten is in line with the line you have made with the spirit level. Now you can start fixing the tiles on to the wall using a suitable adhesive, waterproof if you are tiling a bathroom wall, align the tile tiles with the marks you made from the horizontal spacing procedure, apply the adhesive to the wall with a notched spreader and apply evenly spaced small blobs of adhesive to the back of the tile, this will help the tiles to sit even on slightly uneven surface, now place the tile on the wall, and repeat this step with another tile, work horizontally and build up the rows of tile from the bottom to the top, seperate each tile with a tile spacer, as you are tiling make sure the corners of the tiles are all level, if one corner is lower than another, gently remove the tile and apply a little more adhesive to the corner that is affected.
How to tile a bathroom wall (tile cutting) The best method for cutting tiles is to use a manual tile cutter for the straight cuts, or a wet diamond wheel cutter is useful for cutting the more awkward cuts, ie if you need to cut a corner off a tile or to cut around a pipe or any other object.
How to tile a wall (grouting) When the wall is fully tiled, clean off any excess adhesive with a sponge, clean any adhesive from the gaps between the tiles, mix the grout according to the manufactures instructions and apply with a grout spreader,”Bathroom Fitters Liverpool” use a grout float for speed and ease of application, leave the grout for about 30 minutes until it has slightly hardened then clean off the excess with a damp sponge, don’t soak the wall as this will wash out the grout, make sure all the grouted joints are smooth and even. Leave to dry then dust off the tiles with a dry cloth.
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Kitchen Tiling Guide
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As with any kind of tiling the key is preparation to your kitchen tiling area. If you rush into your kitchen tiling job you will cause all sorts of problems for yourself. Your kitchen tiling job should be pretty simple if you take you time and make sure all the ground work is done properly.
The Right Kitchen Tiles
Before you even start to get your kitchen tiling area ready to tile you will need to decide what kitchen tiles you want for your chosen tiling area. To help with this you can get kitchen tile samples from any of our tile stores which you will find under our Tile Store Finder, the reason for tile samples is so you can hold a number of different tiles on your kitchen wall to see which you like the most.
Once you know what tile you want to get an its sizes you will need to work out how many tiles you need for your kitchen tiling project. For thie how to tile a kitchen we will say the kitchen wall has around 14 metres to cover, and the tiles need to be 0.5m high. So we round that up 1 – 2 metres to be safe as most times you will not do a tiling area without some broken tiles.
What Kitchen Tiling Equipment
You will need to buy some kitchen tiling tools to do your tiling job including Tile adhesive, Tile grout, Tile edging strip, Tile adhesive spatula, A tiling chisel, Putty spatula, Spirit level and Tile spacers.
Preparation For Kitchen Tiling
You may want to remove any old kitchen tiles but if you do not mind the extra tile space its ok to tile on kitchen tiles.
Now that you have removed your old kitchen floor tiles its tempting to jump straight into putting up your new kitchen tiles, but you need to finish your wall before you can tile it!
You need to clean the kitchen tiling area first, remove any dust and durt etc thats in the kitchen area, and once clean you will have to fill in any holes and gouges in your kitchen wall.
How To Set Out Kitchen Tiles
Yet again you could just jump in and slap your kitchen tiles down, but first of all you should think about where your kitchen tiles are going, how many will fit on the tiling area and where you will need to cut the kitchen floor tiles.
One thing to remember above all when you come to do this is that its almost impossible to cut a tile smaller the 1cm, this is why its a good idea to check how many kitchen tiles will fit your tiling area, as you dont want to get to the end and have a small gap you cant tile.
As long as you measure up correctly to start with you should spot if you will have a gap at the end, and adjust your starting point for tiling. If you notice that you will have a gap at one end the easiest and best way to get around this would be to start your kitchen tiling with half a tile or similar.
How To Lay Kitchen Tiles
You will now need to get your adhesive and spatuala and start laying your tile adhesive down on the walls nicely. It is highly worth you getting good quality or at least half descent tools for tiling as for that little extra cash you could save a lot of time and money in the long run as your kitchen tiles will look much better done correctlly.
The easiest way to apply kitchen tiles is to apply the adhesive to each tile one at a time and stick it in to place in the kitchen. Put the tile adhesive onto the back of the tile and evenly spread it about 1/2cm thick across the whole tile. Its also best to roughen the tile adhesive rather then make it smooth as it will allow for a little more movement once your tile is placed in position. You will find this gets easier as you get on and your technique will improve.
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Tools For Tiling
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For fixing ceramic tiles, a plumb line and spirit level are needed for setting out the rows to true verticals and horizontals; some slim wooden battens are needed to support the lowest tile rows as work progresses; a notched tile adhesive spreader, a tile cutter, a pair of pincers and a sponge are also necessary. A tile-culting jig will speed up cutting straight lines; a tile saw can cut curves. Use a sharp knife for cutting cork tiles; a pair of scissors or snips for metallic tiles; a glass cutter for mirror tiles and a brick bolster and club hammer for pressed imitation brick and stone tiles if necessary.
Finding the level
The next step is to establish an accurately level datum line around the room. Never trust a skirting board to be level more than likely using a skirting board as a level will mean that horizontal rows will not be truly horizontal, and as tiling is completed by returning to the starting point the rows will not line up.
Mark a line on the wall right round the room with a batten and a spirit level, to coincide with the bottom edge of the lowest row of whole tiles. Along this line pin slim battens to the wall with masonry nails; do not drive the nails home, since the battens will have to be prised off again. If nails cannot be driven into the wall (an old tile wall, say) get the battens horizontal by placing them on small stacks of tiles. Next, using a spirit level or plumb line, draw a true vertical line on the wall at the point where tiling is to start – at the edge of the last vertical row of whole tiles (on an unbroken wall) or coinciding with the first row of whole tiles alongside a window or door opening. A vertical batten can be nailed along this vertical line as an extra guide.
Fixing the tiles
Spread the tile adhesive on the wall with a notched spreader, covering an area of about one square metre at a time. Draw the spreader over the adhesive by pressing it down so that the teeth touch the plaster surface beneath; the notches then ensure that the adhesive is spread to a standard depth. Place the first tile on the horizontal batten, line its edge up with the vertical guide line and press it gently but firmly to the wall. Add the next tile alongside the first, with the spacer lugs just touching, and check that its face is level with that of the first tile. If the tiles do not have spacer lugs, use matchsticks or tile spacers between the tiles. Continue along the row until the edge of the area is reached, then add a second, third and fourth row, checking all the time that the tiles are accurately aligned with each other. Spread more adhesive along the area above the wall batten, continuing to add whole tiles until the area is covered or until an obstruction such as a door or window sill is reached. From lime to time, use a spirit level on a batten to check that the tiles are truly horizontal.
Cutting tiles
At a window sill, it is usual to tile the reveals and the sill itself with round-edged or glazed-edged tiles which overlap the edges of the tiles on the face of the wall. So the next job is to mark and cut the pieces of tile to go on the wall beneath the window sill. Mark the tile with a felt pen or Chinagraph pencil, and then score the glazed face of the tile with a tile cutter. To snap the tile along the scored line, either press down on cither side of the line over a straight edge, or use a pair of tile snappers with angled jaws. If the cut edge is rough, use a tile rubbing stone (a sort of coarse abrasive resembling pumice stone) or an oilstone dampened with water to smooth the tile edges. To cut an L-shape, make one cut with a tile saw and the other with a tile cutter. Cut and fit the narrow pieces of tile that frame the window opening; then fit the round-edged tiles within the reveal, butting the round edge neatly over the edges of the cut pieces on the face of the wall. Complete the tiling of the reveals with whole tiles or cut pieces as necessary.
Tiling over door and window openings
Fix support battens over door and window openings to carry the first row of cut tiles over the opening. These, and the main support battens near skirting board level, must be left in place until the adhesive has had time to set – for at least 12 hours, and preferably for 24 – or the tiles will slip under their own weight. When they have been removed, cut and lit the border pieces needed to complete the tiling, buttering adhesive on to the back of each piece before pressing it into place. To cut border pieces turn the tile back to front, mark two points on the sides of the tiles for the position of the score line and then turn the tile over, score it and break it.
Turning a corner
When turning a corner, fix the first vertical row of whole tiles on the next wall before filling in the cut pieces in the angle. With patterned tiles, keep some semblance of pattern continuity by using cut pieces of the same tile to fill the gaps on each side of the angle.
Changes in level
When tiling over existing tiles that stop half-way up the wall, there is a change of level to cope with. If the step is relatively small, fix the last row of whole tiles with their top edges just above the step, and fill the gap behind with plaster, allowing this to harden before carrying on fixing whole tiles above the step. Steps more than about 12mm deep cannot be disguised in this manner. With these you can either stop tiling at the top of the old tiles and finish off the top of the tiling with a hardwood lipping or slips of cut tile set horizontally, or introduce a visual break in the form of a narrow wooden shelf or the quadrant tiles sold for fitting in the corner between a bath and the wall. The alternative is to bring the upper half of the wall up to the same level – with sheets of MDF or plasterboard, for example.
Grouting
When tiling is complete, the next job is to fill the gaps between the tiles with grout. Apply it with a plastic scraper or a sponge, forcing it well into the gaps between the tiles. Remove excess grout from the glaze as work progresses and smooth over the grout lines with a moistened finger or a small rounded slick – a used lollipop stick is ideal. Do not leave grout to set on the glaze as it may be difficult to get off. When the grout has set, polish the tile surface with a clean, dry cloth to finish the job.
A porcelain or ceramic tile floor is a great addition to areas of your home that see a lot of traffic. Tile floors are durable and easy to clean. Follow these steps to install a tile floor in your home. The following instructions are for a simple stacked pattern using 12″ square tiles. Pre-assembled patterns with a mesh back are available for easy installation with similar instructions. Other sizes of tiles also are available.
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Wall Tile That Will Make You Feel Awesome
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I don’t know about you, but I thought that I have been there, done that and got the t-shirt when it comes to wall tile. I never imagined that I would ever experience the awesome feeling of seeing something new and breathtaking in the world of wall tile. Was I living in a cave wearing blinders in the dark? Was I transported to another planet where wall tile was nonexistent? Was I stranded on an island in the middle of the South Pacific?
No, I was living in the Chicago area and the thought came to me that I should take a look to see what has happened to wall tile in the 21st century. What a splendid idea! So I did…
As I began to explore all the possibilities I began to realize that wall tile has become an amazing decorating art form that has truly evolved over the past few years. As I researched the forms of wall tile available today, each step of my search brought me into new and exciting materials, styles, colors, shapes and textures that are sure to please even the most scrupulous of individuals.
At first, I came across wall tiles that are familiar to even the most novice wall tile seeker. These wall tiles were those made of ceramic, glass, limestone, marble/granite, porcelain, slate, travertine and mosaic.
The ceramic wall tile I first came across came only in earth tone shades. The glass wall tile had more to choose from. Different shapes of glass in each tile, multi-colored tiles and an array of surface textures.
When I looked at glass tile I found that you are able to get glass tile in every color under the rainbow. The options for glass tile textures are open to exactly what you are looking for. The variety of styles is one of the largest of the tile family.
The limestone wall tile was mostly of earth tone, but offered a multitude of design patterns and borders. This made it possible to mix and match designs to create works of wall tiles art on your surrounding walls.
The marble/granite wall tile was presented mostly in shades of off-white and beige, but dark brown marble and an aqua blue granite tile are also offered. It was nothing new. This type of wall tile has been around a long time.
The porcelain wall tile came mostly in medium to dark shades of tans and browns. With the exception of Flagstone (a mosaic porcelain style) and Cognac (with a design pattern), most of your porcelain wall tile is solid color.
The slate tile in general has a mixture of earth tone colors creatively combined into each tile. With grays, tans, browns and reddish browns mixed into the display depending on what particular color combination you are looking for.
With Travertine wall tiles, you have a diverse selection of colors to choose from. From earth tones of brown and beige, from rustic walnut to golden volcano, from Egyptian Gold to Tuscany Blend, these tiles have a natural beauty that has descended through the ages.
I’m sure you are familiar with mosaic tiles. Each tile consists of small tile or stone pieces placed in some sort of geometric pattern. There are a variety of pastel colors to choose from. You can also choose from tile pieces or stone pieces with a flat or polished finish.
Now let’s get to what I call the interesting wall tiles. These are wall tiles that you have to see in order to get the full impact of their unique elegance. So let’s get started.
I will now take a look at what is offered in hand crafted wall tile. First I will describe the hand crafted tiles available in an array of colors such as Mojave, Dijon, Vermouth, Espresso, Savannah, Breakwater and several other artful shades.
This is the Ashbury collection. As for the textured surfaces of these tiles, they are presented in Anchor Bay, Du Bois, Ghiradelli, Montreaux, Presidio, Soledad and several other elegant textured designs. You have to see for yourself how beautiful these truly are.
Next, we will take a look at the Classic Shapes Collection. Here we have classic shades of beige tones with elegant shapes called Mini Acanthus, Acanthus, Dot and Dash, Acropolis, Crown and Stop Corner, Peter’s Lattice and Sonia’s Flower. To see the articulate detail of these pieces, you have to examine them online.
The Artisan-Heritage Collection consists of Country Hen, The Rooster and Plentiful Platter. The title of each of these pieces does describe what is present on the tile, but does not express the detail these beautiful tiles will bring to your kitchen decor. You truly have to see these exquisite pieces for yourself to feel the charm and warmth that radiates from each piece.
Before I move on to Modern Wall Tile, I would like to delve into the Olde California Collection. This collection consists of multi-colored designs fired into these tiles making them a desirable addition to any room in which they are displayed. With titles such as Adobe, Patio, Plaza, Benecia, Clara, Diego, Mojave, San Gabriel, San Luis Rey and Vallejo, you just have to see the rich Spanish heritage devoted to these extraordinary works of tile art.
Other collections in the handcrafted tile category are the First Choice Collection, the Casual Elements Series, the Confetti Collection, the Campagna Collection and the Heritage Pecos. Take a few minutes and explore these and all the others I mentioned. You will discover how you can create an enchanted atmosphere in the comfort of your own home.
Now it is time to take a look at modern wall tile. This version of tile is creating a new frontier that will pave the way to future generations of artfully expressive fashion.
I will start with tile categories. Here you will find modern wall tiles in topics such as Glass Tile, Tile Blends, Ceramic/Porcelain Tile, Cork tile, Pebble Tile, Steel Tile, Brio, Lush, Mod Dots and Mod Rocks. Now I will attempt to provide you with some basic information on each of these. Remember, this is all Modern Tile.
For modern glass tile you have Mosaic, Blends, Square, Subway, Recycled and Tattoos. Out of all of these modern glass tiles, I thought I would give you an idea of the styles of Glass Tattoos offered. You have Sailor Girl, Compass Blue, Anchor, Compass Red, Koi, Swallow, Dagger Heart and Mom Heart. If you are familiar with regular tattoos, then you will have an idea of what these glass tiles look like. Otherwise, just go online and have a look at these and all the modern glass tiles that I have mentioned.
Moving over to Modern Tile Blends. This is just exactly what it sounds like. These tiles are made with blends of different tile materials. Here you can pick from stock blends that are tile blends that the manufacture has already catalogued, or you can put together your own custom blended tiles with unlimited possibilities.
Now we will discuss Modern Ceramic/Porcelain wall tiles. There are 2 main styles to choose from when it comes to modern Ceramic/Porcelain tiles. First you have your Mod Dots. These are glazed porcelain penny rounds. With a variety of colors to choose from, you can mix and match color dots for a modern look to any wall indoors or outdoors.
The other style of Modern Ceramic/Porcelain wall tiles is called RAW tiles. RAW Tiles are derived from fabric designs and graphics. The process for making these tiles was first used by Persians and over the years the technique was introduced to California from immigrating Spaniards. The modern version introduces patterns or designs on the tile that match well with contemporary decor.
Next we have Modern Cork Tile. This cork tile follows in the footsteps of Mod Dot tile. This is a cork mosaic in a penny round style. You have the option to stain the cork rounds to any color of your choice or using wood stain you may retain the natural color of the cork. Before grouting the cork tile a sealer must be applied. You have to see examples of the finished product in order to fully appreciate the beauty.
Our next example of Modern Wall Tile is Pebble Tile. These are natural polished pebbles. They are now available in six color combinations. These tiles are mesh mounted and are shaped in an interlocking pattern. With outstanding durability, these tiles can be applied indoors or outdoors.
So now we have come to Stainless Steel Tile. This tile is constructed with a heavy porcelain base and a 1mm stainless steel overlay. This tile is ideal for kitchen backsplash applications. Not recommended for standing water applications, such as spas or pools. With six styles to choose from, you’re sure to find a style to match your application.
For those who wish to go green, most all of the Glass Modern Wall Tile that I have gone over is also available in recycled material. All of these products are environmentally safe and are generally easy to apply.
If you are ready to make a striking and dramatically pleasing appearance to one or more rooms of your home, then you should seriously consider wall tile. You will see how an ordinary room will suddenly turn into a masterpiece.
www.AsktheDecorator.com host Meghan Carter visits Walker Zanger in West Hollywood, California to discover the basics about how to use ceramic tile in your home. From the newest ceramic tile styles to the different types of ceramic tiles, you’ll know what you need to start decorating with ceramic tile.
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