How To Tile A Kitchen

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:

• 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.

1. Clear your workspace and counter-tops
2. Score the sheet rock to plan where your tiles will go
3. Place down the plastic sheeting in order to provide protection to worktops
4. Lay out the tiles in front of the project wall to get an idea of how many you will require
5. Using the Notched Trough, spread an even amount of mortar on the back of the tile
6. Lay the tiles onto their allocated places, using long, thin nails to prevent slipping, and provide support
7. Using the plastic spacers, leave a consistent space between each tile
8. These spaces can be anything from a few millimetres to a few centimetres, depending on the style you are going for
9. Leave the mortar to dry overnight, or if you have the time, preferably a full 24 Hours
10. Remove all nails and spacers
11. Apply grout generously over the tiles with a rubber grout float
12. Whilst grouting, ensure you squeeze the material into all the nooks and crannies between the tiles
13. 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
14. Repeat until clean

You should now know how to tile a kitchen, but again, if you have any questions, contact a qualified tradesperson.