The usual way to lay tile diagonally is to mark 45 degree diagonal lines on the wall or floor.
How to lay diagonal tile on wall.
On a subfloor of cement backer board screwed in place dry fit the first tiles on the floor before getting started.
To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk.
Installing diagonal floor or wall tiles is only slightly more complicated than installing a standard grid style layout.
When tiles are installed on the diagonal they draw the eye out to the corners of the installation visually.
Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go.
While a diagonal pattern might seem logical if you are using big tiles for an expansive space such as a large kitchen or great room floor many people worry that diagonal tiles can look too busy in a smaller bathroom and if you are a diyer planning to install the tiles yourself you might worry that.
But when that angle isn t 45 degrees as with the diamond shaped tile you see here getting exact lines is even harder.
So we ll show you a better way.
Lay the first tile so that one of its flat sides is toward the corner and the tile s corners are almost touching the walls.
It won t take more than a weekend to install a professional looking floor.
Homeowners often shy away from diagonal tile layouts also called bias layouts in a bathroom.
A diagonal tile layout can add extra interest and dimension to an ordinary tile design.
Mark a single layout line and center the tiles.
Position the first tile in a corner of the room where the walls make a 90 degree angle.
Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations.
After all the penalty for poorly installed wall tile is a lifetime of having to look at the stuff.