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Tile wall fixings.
Once you ve established your vertical rows it s time for the horizontal ones.
Cracks are often a sign that a wall may be weak and need to be.
If you are going to be tiling a large area remember to use tiling board.
Measuring and cleaning the walls 1.
If you re working with an existing tile wall you have two choices.
You screw the cork screw part into the wall and then screw the supplied screw into it in the same way as a traditional wall plug.
Use a chisel and hammer if you need to remove existing tiles.
Use spacers between each tile for the grout.
Look for signs of mold or damage to the tiling surface.
Along the outside of your tile field any tile slivers tiles that are less than half the width of the tile itself will markedly show the out of plumb wall.
If it gives way or feels soft it may require work.
Try pressing on the wall especially at the studs.
You can remedy this by making sure that the tiles are positioned so that no slivers are used.
Put on a pair of safety goggles before you start.
Creating horizontal rows.
Fixing whole tiles to a wall.
Fill any cracks or holes in.
Measure the width and height of the wall to find out how many tiles you need.
It s best to use a v notch trowel to layer and evenly spread the mastic or adhesive for wall tile installations.
You have 2 real choices.
A there are many fixings for ceramic tiles such as standard wall plugs plasterboard plugs metal plasterboard fixings spring fixings toggle fixings but the fixing you use will depend on the wall your fixing in to.
Use measuring tape to take precise.
Repair any loose or cracked tiles.
When the entire wall is finished tap tiles that are slightly raised with a rubber mallet.
Start by putting tiles on the bottom of the wall and work your way up.
To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure.