How Do You Lay Stone Wall Tile?
Laying your own stone wall tile is a project that takes a little time and effort, but it will save you a considerable amount of money by not hiring a contractor. Stone wall tile adds a depth to a room. You could even say it adds a sense of permanence. If it is installed correctly, it’ll be a beautiful backdrop for your bathroom, living room or study. Once you’re set up and start laying a few tiles, you will find it’s not difficult–mostly time consuming. Prepare the base for the tile. Stone wall tile is very heavy. Add the weight of the concrete board, the thinset and grout, and you have the possibility of several hundred pounds of weight being added to a wall. Inspect your wall to make sure it’s supported enough to hold the extra weight. Typically, you can look under the wall to see if there is another wall under it on the floor below, or if there are good solid support beams under it in the basement or crawl space. Remove any nails or screws that may be sticking out from the existing
