Tools and Materials You Need for DIY Wall Tile Installation
Tools and Materials You Need for DIY Wall Tile Installation
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You know what time it is… Transform your walls with beautiful tiles and join us. Applying wall tiles by yourself is a good self-project with which you can introduce a particular atmosphere into your place. But how ready are you for it and what are some of the tools and materials you should have to get started? So here is everything you will need for a productive DIY wall tile installation process:
Key Equipment for Wall Tiling Project
Measuring Tape and Level
Precision is key when tiling. Include your wall’s dimensions in the same manner and estimate the number of tiles you will require. A level guarantees your tiles are aligned precariously right if the walls you wish to tile are not so accurately aligned.
Tile Cutter or Wet Saw
Edges and corners are always a problem where tiles require trimming in order to be fitted. A manual tile cutter is specifically suitable for a straight cut while a wet saw is more appropriate for making curves on thicker tiles and tiles of special shapes.
Notched Trowel
The spreader is very essential in making sure a tile adhesive is applied evenly onto the tile surface and walls. Sharp edges of the tiles are notched, and they provide channels to guarantee the tiles fit tightly to the wall.
Rubber Mallet and Tile Spacer
A rubber mallet is used to set tiles into position with pressure that does not damage it while tile spacers ensure that spaces between the tiles are correct for grout filling.
Grout Float
This tool is necessary for applying grout across the tiles and for a proper filling of the joints with no ramifications.
Sponge and Bucket
A damp sponge is one of your best allies for removing extra grout and making sure that your tiles stay clean during the job. For example, while drawing the figure of eight to represent the blood circulation. Powder or bleaching water should also be ready for rinsing since the drawing will in most cases be done using red measles powder.
Safety Gear
Don’t forget safety! Wear gloves on your hands, goggles on your eyes if you are cutting the tiles, and use a dust mask if you are cutting the tiles with dust formation.
Must-Have Materials
Wall Tiles
Select tiles of your choice of their type, ceramic, porcelain, or glass, and under the space available. It is also important to buy several additional ones for brief tears and accidents during work.
Tile Adhesive
Choose an adhesive right for the tile and for the surface on the wall. Some epoxy-based adhesives have the two parts incorporated and already set in different nozzles of a dispenser while others require that one part be mixed with water first.
Grout
Grout comes in different colors therefore select one that goes well with your tiles. When tiling bathrooms and other areas with a tendency to come into contact with water choose waterproof grout.
Tile Backer Board (Optional)
If your wall’s surface is uneven, it may be useful to add a backer board to give you a stable and flat surface for tiling.
Sealant
Sealant is necessary for the safety of the grout lines from sweating and staining, especially when the house contains a kitchen or a bathroom.
Pro Tips for Success
- To paint a wall always ensure you prepare it by washing it and making it as smooth as possible.
- Arranging your tiles on the floor will help you arrange your design and come up with the best one to use.
- It may take a while for adhesive or grout to dry up, but it is worth the wait.
Another advantage to do-it-yourself is that when you have all the necessary tools and materials you’ll be ready to go for the wall tile installation project. Do it step by step and feel the fun of seeing all your ideas being implemented! Please share with us in the comment section how your tiling project has come out. Happy tiling! Report this page