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| Wall Tiling - How to Tile Walls |
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1. To ensure that you have a level base from which to commence tiling, set a batten horizontally one tile above the lowest point of fixing. Use a spirit level to make sure that the batten is set level. |
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2. Start tiling by spreading tile adhesive with a notched trowel. Not more than a square metre should be covered with adhesive at one time. Set the first tile at the middle and work out on either side to ensure that the cuts are equal at each end. |
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3. Place tiles into adhesive bed using a firm twisting movement so that there is a good, even contact between tile, adhesive and background. |
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4. So that you have even joints use tile spacer pegs. |
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5. Before fixing border and profile strip tiles check how the joints bond. If they are of a different width to the main field tiles, staggered joints are preferable and will look less obvious. Use tile spacers to ensure even joints. |
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6. Cutting curved and more irregular shapes, to fit around pipework for example, mark the shape on the tile and by cutting small pieces away using tile nibblers create the shape you need. Finish off using a tile file to smooth any rough edges.
It is recommended that protective goggles are worn during cutting. |
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7. Tiles can be cut using a tile cutting machine. This makes cutting easy and accurate. Tile cutters are available at all good tile outlets and for hire from tool hire centres. |
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8. The batten can be removed after 12 - 24 hours of tiling and the remaining tiles fixed.
When the tile adhesive is dry, fill the joints with grout. This should be worked into the joint to ensure a good seal. Remove any excess grout with a damp sponge before it dries.
There are several tools available to assist spreading the grout. Check them out at a good tile supplier. |
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9. Clean off all the tile grout residue by polishing the tiles with a clean dry cloth. |
