If you re working with an existing tile wall you have two choices.
Tile wall fixings.
Start by putting tiles on the bottom of the wall and work your way up.
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.
Fixing whole tiles to a wall.
You have 2 real choices.
Fill any cracks or holes in.
Use measuring tape to take precise.
Once you ve established your vertical rows it s time for the horizontal ones.
Measure the width and height of the wall to find out how many tiles you need.
Put on a pair of safety goggles before you start.
Remove the tile and prepare the wall according to the corresponding instructions above or tile over the existing tile.
It s really important to.
Measuring and cleaning the walls 1.
To do so make sure all of the tiles are intact and secure.
If you re only part tiling a wall a top horizontal row full of whole tiles makes for a much cleaner.
Try pressing on the wall especially at the studs.
It s best to use a v notch trowel to layer and evenly spread the mastic or adhesive for wall tile installations.
When the entire wall is finished tap tiles that are slightly raised with a rubber mallet.
Use spacers between each tile for the grout.
Cracks are often a sign that a wall may be weak and need to be.
If it gives way or feels soft it may require work.
After drilling through your tile you can either use a corkscrew style drywall fixing these come with inner screws included.
Creating horizontal rows.
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.
Repair any loose or cracked tiles.
You can remedy this by making sure that the tiles are positioned so that no slivers are used.
If you are going to be tiling a large area remember to use tiling board.