How To Lay Wall Tiles

Step 1: Find the lowest point on the floor line. Make a mark one tile height from the floor.

Step 2: Nail a batten with a true edge on the mark. Check with spirit level to determine horizontal.

Step 3: Set out a row of tiles across the wall and adjust so that equal cuts can be made in the corners. mark the batten where the first tile will be placed.

Step 4: Use selected adhesive. With the straight edge of a DTA notched trowel, spread the adhesive on the wall.

Step 5: In a horizontal direction, notch the adhesive with the appropriate DTA notched trowel.

Step 6: Start tiling at the mark placed at the bottom of Step 3, placing tiles horizontally. If tile spacers are used, remove before grouting.

Step 7: Check tiling regularly with a spirit level to keep work straight. Ensure that good contact with the adhesive is made.

Step 8: After adhesive has set, remove batten and fill in bottom row.

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