George Clarke
Property And Design Expert
George Clarke's expert advice on how to fit wall tiles.
Time required:
1/2 day for a splashback
Cost:
From £4 per sq metre for plain white tiles plus around £5 for a 4.6 litre tub of adhesive or grout
Skill level:
Medium
You'll need:
Spirit level; tape measure; felt pen; tile saw; water-proof adhesive/grout; sponge; squeegee (grout spreader); tile cutting jig; timber battens (50x25mm approx); masonry nails; hammer; plumb line; tile spacers; dry cloth
Overview: Tiles are the way to go if you want to cover rough plaster, protect a wall from moisture or just add colour to a room. Whatever the shape or size of the wall you want to tile, the technique is basically the same and doesn't require any specialist DIY skill or tools. Unlike paper or paint, you don't have to spend hours preparing the surface for tiling, just a few minutes setting out the positions of tiles.
Click here to get started with George Clarke's step-by-step guide on how to fit wall tiles
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