To install the tile i m mixing up some thinset mortar and applying it to the floor with a notched trowel.
How to lay ceramic tile in bathroom.
If you have items in the way like radiator pipes or bath pipes you ll need to drill holes in those tiles ahead of time so they can fit in place.
Use tile spacers to make sure tiles are square and evenly spaced.
Insert spacers to keep the tiles separated and allow room for grout.
Position tiles to minimize visibility of tiles that must be cut to size.
What s equally attractive is that you can lay a first class tile floor yourself often in one weekend and save the 500 to 1 500 cost of hiring a pro.
If using a contrasting trim lay edge tile first.
Then place cement board on top of it to reinforce the floor.
Beginning with the center tile set the bathroom tiles one by one into the spread mortar or adhesive giving a wiggle or twist to each tile to ensure a strong bond.
The rule of thumb is to use thinset mortar as your tile adhesive in wet areas.
Because this is a larger tile i m using a trowel.
After the thin set has dried for 2 days work in small sections to spread more thin set over the cement board and lay the tile on top of it.
Then lay tile in a configuration that will use the most whole tiles and best fits the space.
When you re ready to lay the tile you ll need to start from the exact center of the floor and lay the tile in lines toward either wall leaving a small space between each tile.