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Learn the basics of ceramic tile installation

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February 27, 2020
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Installing ceramic tile is not an impossible job, and you do not need to call in a professional every time. This is, in fact, a home improvement that the majority of the homeowners are capable of tackling. The process is not complicated when compared to other tile installation.

However, before you take up this easy DIY project, it is essential to master the basics. The main steps include laying proper backing, proper mortaring of the tile, drying it thoroughly, and finally, the application of grout.

Let’s learn the steps in detail.

Choose your backing carefully

The first and the most crucial step while installing wall tiles in Sydney is, selecting the proper support. Ceramic wall tiles are generally installed in places where water is present. So, it is an excellent decision to lay backer board and then install the flooring. The backing material will effectively withstand the exposure to water.

If you are installing ceramic tile as a backsplash, you need to consider cement-fiber as the backing material. However, if you are working on a purely decorative wall tile installation, common drywalls will work well as the backer board.

Prep the surface properly

Make sure that you prep the tile surface properly before you begin wall tile installation. Level and clean the surface to start with and gradually lay out the pattern of your tile. Use a level to make sure that lines are upright and straight.

You can dry set your tiles at this stage to get an idea of how they will line up along the edge. Check whether the same size tile pieces are remaining at each corner of the wall. You should adjust the tile pattern accordingly.

Lay the tiles

Laying the purchased wall tiles in Sydney is the flat portion of the installation process. To start with, you will need a notched trowel and a thin-set mortar.

Take small sections of the mortar and start applying it with the smooth side initially. Gradually, you need to use the notched edge of the trowel to run over the mortar.

Now, you need to pay attention to the tile pattern and set the tiles by pressing them firmly into the mortar. Once you have successfully fixed the tiles in an approximately correct location, you need to space tile spacers in between.

That will ensure you have a proper grout line when you proceed to that stage.

The grouting parts

Once you have set the ceramic tile correctly, the next following step is to let your mortar dry and the flooring to place. You should allow at least 24 hrs before you proceed into the grouting part.

Then it is time to remove the tile spacers and start applying grout using a rubber float. Make sure to press it firmly so that the grout works well into the space allowed between the tiles. You should use a wet rag or sponge to wipe off the excess grout.

Though ceramic tile installation is an easy job, the process appears to be complicated. Lack of proper know-how might also call in many potential pitfalls.

So, if you are unsure about your ability, you should always call in a professional contractor.

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