How To Lay Ceramic Tile In Bathroom Floor

Using a tape measure or digital laser tape measure the room from one wall to the opposite wall and note the distance.

How to lay ceramic tile in bathroom floor.

Position tiles to minimize visibility of tiles that must be cut to size. The number of tiles you will need will depend on the size of the tile you wish to lay as well as the tile pattern you will like on the floor. You also don t want cut tiles at the entrance to the bathroom so adjust the tiles so cuts are against the far wall. This is a two day how to install tile floor project for most bathrooms even if you re not familiar with laying tile.

If you re comfortable using basic hand tools and have the patience to align tiles just right you can handle laying tile. Then lay tile in a configuration that will use the most whole tiles and best fits the space. If using a contrasting trim lay edge tile first. Use tile spacers to make sure tiles are square and evenly spaced.

Shift the tiles if needed so any cuts that must be made by the wall are against the least noticeable wall. Lay out a single horizontal and vertical row of tiles across the floor along the chalk reference lines.