Thanks to its durability, resistance to moisture and stain as well as aesthetic appeal, ceramic tile is a popular material for floor installations. The same qualities that makes it stand out for both kitchen and bathroom floors also makes it a natural choice for walls.
Fitting of ceramic wall tile is a task that requires pre-planning and lots of patience. Generally, it’s usually not that difficult to do but it can be very easy to make mistakes here and there. And because you’ll have to attach a relatively heavy material to vertical surfaces, the project can be somewhat trickier than ceramic floor tile so more care and skill is required here. This can be done by any competent DIYer who is confident and also patient. If you lack any of these attributes, we’d recommend you call in a professional who can guarantee the best results for help. In this article, we’ll take you through the ceramic wall tiles fitting process. Let’s take a look!
✓ Prepare the room. This includes switching off power to electrical outlets, removing decorative wall plates and other accessories on the wall, protecting the surface and taking out the baseboard.
✓ Draw reference lines. Using a chalk line draw a reference line on the wall to be tiled.
✓ Spread the adhesive. Use a notched trowel to spread the tile adhesive
✓ Install the first tile. Use the reference line as a guide to fit the first tile near the centre of the wall, twisting it slightly so its firmly in place. Then check to ensure the tile is level and adjust if you deem fit.
✓ Install all tiles. Following similar technique to install the remaining tiles and use tile spacers to ensure even gaps
✓ Clear out excess adhesive and remove spacers.
✓ Apply grout. Dampen the grout with clean water before the grout application
✓ Caulk the joints. After like 10 days, use silicone sealer to caulk the expansion joints.