A thinner subfloor will cause the floor to flex due to the weight of the tile.
How to lay ceramic tile in the bathroom.
You also don t want cut tiles at the entrance to the bathroom so adjust the tiles so cuts are against the far wall.
Install ceramic tile over a subfloor that s no less than 1 1 8 inches thick.
The tiles come in different sizes pre spaced on mats.
Ceramic tile is a versatile and durable finishing material.
Make sure the guides are at right angles by measuring out a 3 4 5 triangle.
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.
Tiles can be installed as a floor or wall covering nearly anywhere but they are especially useful in bathrooms and kitchens.
Then lay tile in a configuration that will use the most whole tiles and best fits the space.
A flexing subfloor results in cracked tiles and grout and a lot of headaches.
Once the best layout has been determined measure tiles that must be cut to complete coverage.
Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
Insert spacers to keep the tiles separated and allow room for grout.
Shift the tiles if needed so any cuts that must be made by the wall are against the least noticeable wall.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
Too often tile novices simply start setting tile in a corner and continue along two walls until the floor is covered.
Save time by setting several tiles at once.
Use tile spacers to make sure tiles are square and evenly spaced.
Position tiles to minimize visibility of tiles that must be cut to size.