How To Lay Ceramic Tile In Bathroom Floor

If you re comfortable using basic hand tools and have the patience to align tiles just right you can handle laying tile.

How to lay ceramic tile in bathroom floor.

Position tiles to minimize visibility of tiles that must be cut to size. Lay out a single horizontal and vertical row of tiles across the floor along the chalk reference lines. You also don t want cut tiles at the entrance to the bathroom so adjust the tiles so cuts are against the far wall. This is a two day how to install tile floor project for most bathrooms even if you re not familiar with laying tile.

If using a contrasting trim lay edge tile first. The entire cost of this laying tile project for a typical bath ranges from 300 to 600. Then lay tile in a configuration that will use the most whole tiles and best fits the space. 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.

Using a tape measure or digital laser tape measure the room from one wall to the opposite wall and note the distance. Shift the tiles if needed so any cuts that must be made by the wall are against the least noticeable wall.