A mosaic project in any room requires a lot of preparation, measurement, and attention to detail to ensure the job turns out as you envisioned. A person who has little experience in laying tile can get overwhelmed quite easily by a number of things that need to be addressed when laying tile in a bathroom.

But with any mosaic project, the first thing you need to do is take the correct measurements of the areas you want to mosaic. Calculate the area of ​​the surface that you will cover with tiles and then calculate an additional ten percent of that. Add your calculated surface area and ten percent number, and then buy enough tiles to cover the total area of ​​the result. The extra tile will be used for trimming, making sure you have a correct fit, and to practice cutting and forming the tile.

You will also need to rent a professional wet saw tile cutter that is used to cut the tiles so that you have an accurate project layout. If your project is on a floor, be sure to leave room for trim to be placed between or around any fixtures or trim that are present.

Tools that will be needed

– Measured and cut tiles
– Sponge and soapy water
-Palette
-Cement for Tiles
– grout
-Caulk
-Square
– Fiberglass tape
– Bathroom flooring

A project that involves laying a floor in the bathroom is a fairly easy procedure. After removing the existing flooring, examine the baseboards to assess their current condition. If they are not in good condition, you will need to lay a new floor before moving on to work on the tile. If the floor is in good condition, you should lay the tiles, starting in the exact center of the room and then working your way out toward each wall. This process allows you to ensure that your tiles are cut correctly and that you have not made any errors in the measurement. Take special care to make sure the tile fits properly around the toilet area and any cabinets or other fixtures.

Next, carefully drop a bead of tile cement onto the underside of individual tiles as you go, cutting off any excess adhesive or other material with tile nippers to ensure there is a good fit between the tiles. When you’re done, let the tile dry for a minimum of twenty-four hours before walking on the floor.

The rear splash area of ​​the bathtub

If you need to retile the backsplash around and behind a bathtub, take the same measurements you would for a floor, making sure to allow for any curvature that may be in the floor or along the top of the floor. tub. The secret to a good result with this is to get your measurements exactly right and cut the curves in the border tiles before you start. Before you glue any of the tiles in place, examine them carefully to make sure they all fit together.

bathroom shower cabin

A mosaic job in a shower stall can be the most difficult, mainly due to the number of mosaics you have to install, but with the same careful preparation as described above, it’s not too difficult to do successfully. Also, with the possible exception of your shower enclosure having an unusual curvature, you should have very few cuts to ensure a good fit. Lay the tiles as desired, but don’t forget to leave a quarter-inch gap between them for the grout and caulk to seal.

Once you’ve taken your measurements, lay the tiles just as you would when the project is for a floor or backsplash, starting at the bottom corner of one end and moving out and up. Grout the spaces you left between the tiles and seal them with caulking to protect them from water damage. Let the tile dry for a minimum of twenty-four hours.