How Do You Plan Wall Tile Layout?
Laying out tile on a wall is similar to laying out tile on a floor, with the exception of pictures, shelves and other things that are hung on a wall. This means that there must be a plan before you begin. During a layout of wall tile, the first row is always a crucial one. This is true whether your first row of tiles starts in the middle of the wall or if you’re starting from the floor. Measure both the width and the height of the wall to be covered with tile, and record your findings. If you have a drafting table, you will want to tape a piece of drafting paper to the table, being certain that it is square with the tabletop. Calculate a usable scale to draw your plans on the paper. For example, if your wall is 12 feet long and your paper is 18 inches wide, you can scale your drawing so that 1 inch equals 1 foot. This will mean every ΒΌ inch equals 4 inches. Because most tiles laid on a wall are 4 inches square, it will be easier to draw your plan. Draw a horizontal line close to the bo
