Large format tiles lend a contemporary edge to any space.
How to install 12x24 porcelain tile on wall.
To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk.
Tiles can be installed as a floor or wall covering nearly anywhere but they are especially useful in bathrooms and kitchens.
They are premixed and come in cans or buckets.
Apply a mastic to walls to adhere 12 by 24 inch tiles.
Today s video does a great job explaining how to layout vertical 12 24 porcelain tile and why it s important to stagger or offset large tile.
Guidelines for setting tile.
It makes a smaller space look bigger.
Suitable for floor and wall use 12x24 tiles need fewer grout lines as well so there is little maintenance or cleaning required.
Second get a measurement from wall to wall.
Mastics are used for most tile applications when they are going to be placed on walls.
Ceramic tile is a versatile and durable finishing material.
Next mix your grout and spread it into the gaps between the tiles using.
The medium bed holds its consistency better than the thin set which will sag a bit in the middle of the tile.
Again if there s a sliver of tile on either wall or niche or bench reconfigure the tile layout.
Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go.
Jun 15 2018 how to install ceramic wall tile.