{"id":7666,"date":"2021-07-13T04:05:59","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T04:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/?p=7666"},"modified":"2023-01-06T00:14:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T00:14:24","slug":"how-to-tile-a-kitchen-wall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/how-to-tile-a-kitchen-wall\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tile a Kitchen Wall the Easy Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you wondering how to tile a kitchen wall? You\u2019ve come to the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiling your own walls can be one of the best ways to save some cash on your kitchen or bathroom project. Applying your kitchen wall tiles could initially appear intimidating, but with the right&nbsp;guidance, it can be a joyful and exciting process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided you have the right tile adhesive, a good set of ceramic <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/tile-paints\/\">tiles<\/a>, and a little time to get your wall-tiling process absolutely right, you\u2019ll be on your way to a job well done in no time. Today, we\u2019re going to cover some of the basics of how to tile a kitchen wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Tile a Wall: Wall Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll need to do before you start applying your wall tiles is to make sure your tile surface is<strong> flat and smooth<\/strong>. Get rid of anything on your kitchen walls that might cause the tiles to look uneven. Before you begin tiling, it could be useful to sand away any tile adhesive or similar materials that were left over from your prior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Went to buy wall tiles for a residential building and I\u2019m super confused. This brown for kitchens and white for  bathrooms. Yay or nay? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RQJo3o5n0e\">pic.twitter.com\/RQJo3o5n0e<\/a><\/p>&mdash; April (@Iwuesey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Iwuesey\/status\/1410951510058541060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 2, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The same step applies when tiling walls and floors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got the wall looking great for your tiling project, you can begin to measure how many wall tiles you\u2019re going to need. Taking the time to measure the kitchen wall, wet room walls, or even the walls and floors in your <a href=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/how-to-regrout-bathroom-tiles\/\">bathroom<\/a> will ensure you have plenty of materials for your project. When choosing the right number of tiles, you\u2019ll need to calculate the space of the area you\u2019ll be covering. It means measuring the height and width, and then multiplying the figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you can subtract things like cupboards and door areas where you won\u2019t have access to any tiling surface from your total. Next, think about the size of the tiles you\u2019re going to be getting. You\u2019d need a larger number of smaller tiles to replace the wall in your kitchen if your old tiles were larger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure how many tiles you\u2019re going to need exactly, it\u2019s usually best to have too many rather than not enough. Having around <strong>10% extra <\/strong>for your tiling job is usually a good idea, just if anything goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Do You Start When Tiling a Wall?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">These are work-in-progress photos of our kitchen, over a year apart (we removed slightly some wall tiles, cabinets and a kitchen island before left pic was taken). After tiling we&#39;ll touch up the paint and build a table from spare oak <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KFKRYSdpDP\">pic.twitter.com\/KFKRYSdpDP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Frankie Ward (@FrankieWard) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FrankieWard\/status\/1348014360774537219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 9, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people have their own preferences when it comes to how to apply wall and floor tiling. In general, however, it\u2019s a good idea to start tiling your grid in the middle of the wall and working outwards. Whether you\u2019re using mosaic tiles or basic tiles, this will help <strong>keep your pattern symmetrical<\/strong> when building out a horizontal or vertical line of tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a chance that as you continue to apply your wall or floor tiling, you\u2019ll notice that there\u2019s a little extra space on the edge of the row, which means you might need to cut a tile down slightly to fit. Usually, if you\u2019ve worked from the middle, the excess tile you\u2019ll need on both sides will be approximately the<strong> same size<\/strong>. While it\u2019s tempting to start by placing your first tile in the corner and working outwards, this is more likely to end up in a mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to begin, scoop up some of your tile adhesives with a notched trowel and press it onto the surface or wall. Start spreading in the corner formed by the wooden batten, and spread outwards, working with horizontal strokes. Hold the edge of your notched trowel at a slight angle to help ensure you get the coverage right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hey all and happy Friday! Today I finally found the time to edit another episode of the Dream house series \ud83d\ude0e<br>Also picked out all my flooring and wall tiles for my new house and I really love how everything goes together. Also I have a hexagon marble tile for the kitchen! \ud83d\ude0d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vTaEmrwgKe\">pic.twitter.com\/vTaEmrwgKe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; LoveSimplySim \u2764 (@LoveSimplySim) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LoveSimplySim\/status\/1111576594873749504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 29, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to cover the entire surface with adhesive at once. Try working on a small space of around <strong>one square metre <\/strong>at a time to stop the time adhesive from hardening and ruining your neat finish. From your central tiling point, you can press your first tile into place. You can use grout float and tile spacers to ensure you have the right distance between your tiles when creating a vertical line or horizontal line in a pattern. Try to wipe off any excess adhesive with a damp sponge, so it doesn\u2019t stain any natural stone or ceramic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When applying mosaic tiles from a central vertical line, tap the board lightly using a rubber mallet while the powder adhesive is still wet to give it a flat finish. Put tile spacers into the corners of each tile, and make sure you adjust positions when needed before ensuring you tap the tile firmly into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tiling Your Wall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to tile a kitchen\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1NBKdHwMdo0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve gotten started with your tiling process, the process becomes much easier. You can place each new tile alongside existing tiles, paying close attention to the tile joints and the distance between them. Continue applying your wall or floor tiles until you\u2019ve covered the entire surface. You can <strong>use a spirit level<\/strong> to make sure that everything is even. It\u2019s also worth ensuring the internal corners and external corners are properly lined up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the vertical timber batten and fix your tiles to the remaining section of the wall. You can then fill the edges and corners of the wall. If the edges of the wall require smaller tile cuts, you may need to<strong> use tile trims <\/strong>and a tie cutter to fill these spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, before using your tile cutter, use your tape measure to determine exactly how much you\u2019re going to need. It\u2019s best to be very cautious with your tile cutter and <strong>make small cuts<\/strong> as a starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finishing the Tiling Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-ceramic-kitchen-wall-500x500.png\" alt=\"a ceramic kitchen wall \" class=\"wp-image-17634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-ceramic-kitchen-wall-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-ceramic-kitchen-wall-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/homeswhiz.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a-ceramic-kitchen-wall.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once all of the tiles have been applied and the adhesive has fully dried, the next point in your step-by-step guide for tiling is to start grouting. Remove the tile spacers sticking out of the ends of the walls at each corner with a slight twisting motion. Next, press a small amount of grout onto the tiles, starting at the bottom corner. Don\u2019t try grouting the entire area at once, as just like your adhesive, your grout may dry too quickly for you to manipulate it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/diy-rennovation-project-tip-grout-vs-caulk-when-and-where-to-use-what-200253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use a grout float<\/a> or spreader to spread the grout over the surface, make long strokes, and work into the tile joints carefully. Make sure you\u2019re extra cautious around the tiles you used your tile cutter on. Once you\u2019ve completed filling all the grout lines for your tile mountain and the grout joints, look even. Go over the tiles gently with <strong>a damp sponge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, leave the grout to dry and rub it over with a dry cloth to remove <strong>any leftover adhesive<\/strong> and <strong>wayward grouting<\/strong>. After that, you can apply the sealant to your tiled area to give the whole wall or floor a finished effect. The silicone sealant and grout will work together to make your tiles look as even as possible. Once you\u2019re done, get rid of your remaining tile backer boards, excess grout and anything else that might remain of your tile mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Tiling Your Kitchen Wall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/jodlepodle\/status\/1413091036952514561<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you know how to tile a kitchen wall, and you can get the job done yourself instead of hiring a professional. It\u2019s relatively easy, and once you get started, you will definitely get the hang of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember your spacers, and don\u2019t try to work too fast; just one tile at a time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering how to tile a kitchen wall? You\u2019ve come to the right place. Tiling your own walls can be one of the best ways to save some cash on your kitchen or bathroom project. Applying your kitchen wall tiles could initially appear intimidating, but with the right&nbsp;guidance, it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":7670,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Want to know tips on installing tiles on the kitchen wall to beautify the appearance of your kitchen? 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