How To Lay Subway Tile On Wall

Dos and don ts from a first time diy subway tile backsplash install teresa odland updated.

How to lay subway tile on wall.

Doing a kitchen remodel is a great way to make your home look ne. 26 2019 after receiving contractor bids to tile our kitchen backsplash that didn t fit our budget my husband and i decided to tackle the project ourselves. Next sketch your design on the wall and lay out the the tiles on a large table. If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline.

I drew a long vertical line indicating the center of the back wall. However there are many options for subway tile arrangements including vertical patterns herringbone designs basket weave arrangements and more. Finally press the tiles into place. Installing a subway tile backsplash into your kitchen provides both an updated look that will never go out of style and a neutral one.

When it comes to laying out subway tile i always draw two vertical lines one for each offset row. Then sand the wall and apply mastic to it with a trowel. To install subway tile backsplash measure the wall calculate the number of tiles needed to cover it and buy 10 more tile than you need to account for waste. It s reminiscent of traditionally laid brick and works well in kitchens and bathrooms alike.

How to install subway tile in your kitchen with tips and tricks for a flawless installation. Then off of the centerline i would draw the offset line. Install tile on the back wall. That is the most common place to begin because it will allow you to place the foundation tiles in place that will dictate where the other side wall tiles will lay in relation to the others.