To begin, we again marked center on the wall and worked our way out on both sides. To ensure we placed the first tile into position correctly, we traced the tile with pencil.
Use a 1/8″ notched trowel tool to apply the mortar. Spread the mortar beyond the pencil marks (or a couple inches beyond the size of the tile). Then use the notched end to drag through all of the mortar. This will create an even amount of mortar behind each tile.
Next firmly press the tile into position. Use spacers between each tile to maintain consistent grout joints throughout the whole shower.
Repeat this process to install each remaining tile.
The first piece of subway tile was installed on the center mark we placed on the wall. To ensure the tile is accurately positioned in the center you can do two things.
First, measure and mark center on the edge of the tile. Line this up to the mark on the wall when positioning into place.
Second, after the tile is in place, use a measuring tape to check center.
First, let me just say that the tile choice is amazing! Love that tile so much. Secondly, thank you for the very well thought-out article. I’m thinking of updating my bathroom and want to save some money. Tiling myself will do just that!
Thank you Ben. The navy blue tile is really a show stopper.
I am obsessed with this shower and the costal theme! Can you tell me where you found the mermaid tile? I love the mix of colors!
Beautiful!
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That dark blue tile is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you Lindsey. Navy is Steph’s neutral. She has used it throughout her home. It definitely makes a statement!
My gosh your tile looks so professional! Great job! My post this week is also about tiling. I used my tile saw to cut around my plumbing and it’s such a mess, I wish I would have bought a drill bit like you did. Great job.
Thank you Erin. It’s all a big learning experience. But the hole saw does make neat cuts for the plumbing. Good luck, we can’t wait to see your finished room.