How To Install Ceramic Subway Tile Backsplash

To install subway tile backsplash measure the wall calculate the number of tiles needed to cover it and buy 10 more tile than you need to account for waste.

How to install ceramic subway tile backsplash.

1 put your tile and tile adhesive in the room you are going to be installing and maintain the temperature at 70 degrees or more for a full 24 hours before you start this how to install a subway tile backsplash. Natural stone tile typically works well with a notch trowel that is 1 4 x1 4 inch in size. If you still have any mastic or mortar still on the wall you need to go back and work more on the tile removal process. Remove the plastic spacers.

To apply your tile in a subway pattern just start with a full piece of tile on your first row then cut a piece of tile in half to start your second row. Included in the video are some tips on layout install. In this video i go through the basics of how to install a ceramic subway tile on a kitchen backsplash. Do not grout the bottom seam where the tile meets the countertop you ll want to use caulk in that seam.

Next sketch your design on the wall and lay out the the tiles on a large table. Hold the float at a 45 degree angle as you work the grout into the seams. Continue that pattern and you ll end up with the coveted and classic subway pattern. Press the trimmed into place using spacers to maintain uniform grout lines.

Apply grout with a rubber float working diagonally across the tile. As you install these final tile pieces it is easiest to butter the backs of the tiles with adhesive. Using the notched edge add a little extra mortar onto the trowel and comb even ridges in one direction. Make sure your notch trowel corresponds with the tile you re installing.