It's a great way to change the look of the room.The fabric is excellent for decorating.Ceramic tile can serve as a patterned surface for a wall, even though it is often used for flooring and countertops.Porcelain tile designs are created by Italy, China and the United States.To make sure the tile is straight and well aligned, you will want to take extra time.You will need to be careful when working on porcelain tile, it is known for being fragile.Learn how to tile a wall with porcelain tile.
Step 1: The area around the walls should be prepared.
Dust and tile pieces can be caught by placing drop cloths on the floor.
Step 2: Wear clothes that protect you.
You should wear long pants and gloves.There are dangers to broken tile.
Step 3: If it's necessary, remove the tile.
Your surface will not be even if you try to tile over old tile.To crack tiles, use a chisel and hammer.If the tile doesn't fall off automatically, remove it from pieces.Remove remaining pieces.Don't get the wall too deep or you will create an even surface.If the wall is not even, you should re-plaster it.The walls should be plastered by a professional.If you want to install wall tile in a bathroom or other wet area, use cement fiberboard on the surface.
Step 4: Sand the wall with medium-grit sandpaper.
If you aren't removing previous tile, you should still use a fine-grit sandpaper to help the glue stick on glossy surfaces.
Step 5: Purchase tiles.
Porcelain tiles can be found through the Internet, home improvement stores and decorators.Extra tile is necessary since tiles will break in the process.You can try out glue at the home improvement store.Different types of glue are required.You don't want your glue to ruin the tile.
Step 6: It's a good idea to apply a wall seal.
The glue will be moist while you complete your project.It can be found at home improvement stores.
Step 7: Measure the tiles you want to use to make sure they are the right size.
Determine the number of tiles you will need to complete the pattern.
Step 8: To level tiles, use a wooden straight edge or a batten.
Don't measure the tile according to the ceiling or floor because they are not always level.Use a level to place a batten across the wall.
Step 9: The batten is on the wall.
Use a pencil to mark where the tiles will go.Do not avoid this step because the batten will help you keep the tile straight.
Step 10: For your first tiles, use a vertical batten.
Put a level vertical batten in place.The first tiles should be at a 90 degree angle.
Step 11: To apply a layer of glue, use a trowel.
You can use a straight edge to align the tile.If you apply the glue with a brush, make sure it has a notch on it.
Step 12: Set the tiles into the glue with a tile spacer between them.
Step 13: The tile should be pushed into the wall by a wooden board.
The tiles should be allowed to dry in small areas so that you can concentrate on making the tiles straight.
Step 14: A wall scraper is needed to wipe away excess glue.
The tiles should be wiped away with a wet rag.
Step 15: There are porcelain tiles near the edges of your walls.
You will need a wet cutter to use.Cut the tiles for a good fit.
Step 16: Allow the tiles to dry for a period of time.
The time should be specified by the glue directions.
Step 17: Use a float to spread the grout over the tile.
There are tiles that are water and mold resistant.
Step 18: To clean the tile, use a wet sponge.
Run the sponge over the tile.Allow it to dry completely.
Step 19: There is a dry cotton rag that you can use toPolish the surface of your tiles.