How To Install Tile Accent Wall
The top of the tile follows the level line all the way across for a uniform look image 2.
How to install tile accent wall. 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. The mastic doesn t set immediately so its easier to work with. As a reminder here is what our bathroom looked like before. Adding an accent wall to your home can be easy and fun simply by covering it with beautiful flooring.
Hold a tile at this spot accounting for a 1 8 inch expansion gap. 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. First install the field tile with spacers. Spread it on the wall with the 3 16th v notch trowel image 1.
Then use a level to extend the line along the work area. In addition to their beauty and textural impact tile walls are durable and easy to clean. This line serves as your cutting guide to fit tile along the counter. Check out the pink circled area that is the empty wall we turned into a beautiful accent wall.
The tile shop has many professionals that love to help answer your diy questions to help you install a tile accent wall. Since the tile is going on regular drywall not cement board use pre mixed ceramic tile adhesive or mastic instead of thinset. Mark the wall at the top of the tile. To see where the tile will end at the top of the installation make a jury stick.
This post was originally published on september 5 2018 but has since been updated. The opinions are all 100 my own. Use this detailed step by step tutorial to help make your diy cement tile accent wall installation both easy and fun. It s a great upgrade to your home and can add a touch o.