Whatever bath size or style you select, the principles of bath tile installation are the same. It is astounding how a simple bath tiling project can make such a difference in your bath. Whether you install bath tiles over an existing floor, you always should clean the surface. There are many different tools available for cutting tile . Most of these you can rent Start tiling at the back wall of the bath. Using a level, draw a vertical line from the outside edge of the bath up as high you want the tile on the wall. Use a level to draw a vertical line from the outside edge of the tub to mark the end of the tiles. Place the first row of tiles along the top edge. Cut the tile next to the corner wall. Cut the bath tile after you have adjusted the tile.
Spread as much mastic along the bath wall as you will be able to use up within about half an hour. Place the first row of bath tiles in position. Push all tiles a bit to spread the mastic, but don't move the bath tile around or the mastic will fall down. You have to leave a 1/8-inch gap between the tub and the first row of the tiles. Tile spacers are available at hardware stores. Place the edge cap and than the next two bath tiles of the next row in place. You now have the beginning of a stair-step pattern. Keep locating bath tiles in a stair-step pattern. When all except the top row of cap tiles are in place. Finish your work by locating the row of cap tiles along the top of the tiled area, beginning with an outside corner cap. Clean up the leftover mastic and clean the tools. The mastic will need about 1 day to dry properly
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