How Do You Install Wall Tile In A Bathroom?
Any type and any size of tile can be installed on a bathroom wall, but wall tiles are good for wall installations only. Remember the following rule when shopping for bathroom wall tiles: you can put floor tiles on the wall, but you cannot put wall tiles on the floor. The most popular wall tiles are the 4 x 4 inch square tiles that are usually solid colors with a glossy finish. These tiles are generally the easiest to install on a bathroom wall; after all, that is their purpose. Measure the dimensions of the walls you would like to tile and purchase enough tile to cover the square footage, plus an extra 10-15% for cuts and waste. Four-by-four-inch wall tiles usually come in 12.5 square foot cartons (100 tiles). Clean the wall to make it free from any dust, dirt, and grime. Wall tiles can be installed directly to painted or unpainted drywall. If the drywall is painted with a semi-gloss or a hogh gloss paint, the paint must be treated with a TSP solution, or a liquid sanding solution, to