{"id":1598,"date":"2021-12-26T06:12:53","date_gmt":"2021-12-26T06:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/?p=1598"},"modified":"2023-04-14T13:08:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T13:08:14","slug":"where-do-you-start-when-tiling-a-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/where-do-you-start-when-tiling-a-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Do You Start When Tiling A Bathroom?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you are faced with renovating your bathroom, you might feel intimidated, especially if you have never tackled a DIY project before. I had the same problem not too long ago. I had just bought a new home, and the bathrooms needed a makeover, but I was new to DIY projects. I did my research because I didn\u2019t know where you start when tiling a bathroom?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is quite the debate on where you start tiling your bathroom, some people prefer tiling the floor first, and others suggest that tiling the wall first is the best way to tile a bathroom. But overall, the general consensus is that you should start tiling the bathroom wall. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At that stage of the bathroom renovation, I had no idea where to start and called in the help of a friend who had recently renovated his home. He had a lot of great advice on where to start tiling your bathroom. I thought I would share his advice and what I discovered while researching. In the end, I decided to start with my bathroom wall; here is what I did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I needed to plan out how I was going to tile the wall because when tiling the bathroom, it\u2019s not only best to start with the wall but also the middle of the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I thought it would be best to tile the bathroom wall first because if you drop something, it will damage the newly laid floor tile. I also started with the wall because if I did tile the floor first, I had to wait longer to ensure that a tile didn\u2019t come loose because of the pressure of my weight on a ladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also a falling hazard should a floor tile pop loose because it might not have had enough time to dry and settle. I thought it would be better and safer to put a tarp down on the floor and tile wall first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I picked tiles with patterns, so I knew I had to start in the middle of the wall and work my way to the sides. This way, the patterns would line up from the middle of the wall outward. It is also best to tile from the center of the wall because walls are rarely symmetrical, so when the time came to cut the tiles to size in the corners, I could cover up skew lines with tile trim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It would look great and hide any imperfect cuts. Patterns usually start in the middle of the room, and it made it easier to plan the tiling around the pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I was planning out the tiling of my bathroom, my friend told me to watch out for the following if I didn\u2019t start at the right place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I was tiling my bathroom walls and floor, there were a few factors that I needed to keep in mind to ensure I got an even and flawless result. It will influence where you start to tile and how big the tiling job will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Planning is crucial when tiling a bathroom. You need to think about how high you want to tile your wall; some people only tile half the wall, and others tile the entire wall. You also need to think about what tiles you want to get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You need to measure out the number of tiles you will need. It is a crucial step as different tiles have different sizes. I did this by measuring the height and width of the wall and then multiplying the two figures to get the total square meters that need tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I did the same with the floors, measuring the space between the walls (width) and the length from one side to the other. I made a quick drawing to show the dimensions of the tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember to calculate where there are doors and windows and subtract that from the total, or you will end up with more tiles than you will need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a few things you need to consider when picking your tiles; as I said before, I had to choose the size of the tile, decide if I was going to tile the entire wall, and pick the pattern of the tiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My friend told me to buy tiles with the same batch number to ensure they fit perfectly and look flawless. Different batches might look different, and you end up with a wall that looks a little off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other consideration I had was picking the right type of tile. The type of tile is entirely a personal preference but keep in mind that not all tiles are created for the same application. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always buy at least 15% more tiles, then you will need to cover your wall to ensure if you have a mishap and a tile breaks or one gets cut the wrong size by accident, you will have enough to replace them.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere Is Best To Start When Tiling A Bathroom?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why Did I Tile The Bathroom Walls First?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why Did I Start Tiling From The Center Of The Wall?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What Can Happen If I Don\u2019t Start At The Correct Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Factors I Had To Consider When Tiling My Bathroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Perfect Tiling Is All About Planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Measuring The Areas That Are Going To Be Tiled<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Picking The Tiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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