Knowing how to do it properly can save you time and money, as well as providing you with results of a professional standard. If you are unsure of any of the vital steps listed below, it is worthwhile contacting a qualified tradesperson who knows the skills needed to carry out this task.
Knowing how to tile a kitchen includes understanding the tools needed to carry this out:
Tools Needed for Tiling a Kitchen
- Mortar
- Grout
- Tiles
- Tile Cutter
- Wet Saw
- Plastic Sheeting
- Notched Trough
- Plastic Spacers
- Sponges
- Rubber grout float
Knowing how to tile a kitchen will ensure that your workspace has a professional, clean, sophisticated look to it.
Also, the tiles can provide protection for your walls, as they are not absorbent, and very easy to clean.
Tiling a Kitchen Step by Step
Getting Started
- Clear your workspace and counter-tops
- Score the sheet rock to plan where your tiles will go
- Place down the plastic sheeting in order to provide protection to worktops
- Lay out the tiles in front of the project wall to get an idea of how many you will require
- Using the Notched Trough, spread an even amount of mortar on the back of the tile
- Lay the tiles onto their allocated places, using long, thin nails to prevent slipping, and provide support
- Using the plastic spacers, leave a consistent space between each tile
- These spaces can be anything from a few millimetres to a few centimetres, depending on the style you are going for
- Leave the mortar to dry overnight, or if you have the time, preferably a full 24 Hours
- Remove all nails and spacers
- Apply grout generously over the tiles with a rubber grout float
- Whilst grouting, ensure you squeeze the material into all the nooks and crannies between the tiles
- After finishing a section, be sure to wash off the excess grout with a wet sponge . This will give the tiles the shining, finished look
- Repeat until clean
You should now know how to tile a kitchen, but again, if you have any questions, contact a qualified tradesperson.
