How To Install Accent Wall Tile
The top of the tile follows the level line all the way across for a uniform look image 2.
How to install accent wall tile. The tiles to each side were cut out of scrap and are the exact size as the accent tile and are used as spacers 1. Installing a custom tile accent wall is easier than ever with today s selection of marble slate ceramic porcelain and even prepared glass mosaics and wall tiles. I cut spacers out of scrap tile that is the exact same size as the glass accents so i can install the wall tile first. This post is sponsored by riad tile.
The opinions are all 100 my own. The mastic doesn t set immediately so its easier to work with. First install the field tile with spacers. The tile shop has many professionals that love to help answer your diy questions to help you install a tile accent wall.
Check out the pink circled area that is the empty wall we turned into a beautiful accent wall. Since the tile is going on regular drywall not cement board use pre mixed ceramic tile adhesive or mastic instead of thinset. Once the wall tile is dry the spacers are pulled out. Spread it on the wall with the 3 16th v notch trowel image 1.
This post was originally published on september 5 2018 but has since been updated. Accent wall tiles can add a nice touch to a bathroom and they can create the illusion that the bathroom has been updated. Use this detailed step by step tutorial to help make your diy cement tile accent wall installation both easy and fun.