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I'm going to show you how quick and easy it is to tile a wall. Have you sufficient tiles,
adhesive and grout? First measure the area to be tiled and calculate in square metres.
Then work out the number of tiles and add roughly ten percent for wastage. Alternatively,
use our handy Tile Calculator. It can be found on all tile product pages. Always check the
wall to make sure the background we're tiling on is sound, dry and clean and will hold the
weight of the tile. Always check recommended weight loadings for your tiles. That's 32kg/Sqm
for plasterboard, and 20kg/Sqm for plaster. Start by setting out the area to be tiled.
Take a baton of timber, and mark out the width of your tiles and spacers. This will help
you estimate the final position of your tiles, and plan evenly-sized cuts to the tile edges.
Because our tiler is using Ardex D20, there is no need to prime. Use a 6mm Tile Trowel
to apply a good, even layer of adhesive. Press and twist the tiles into the adhesive, one
row at a time. Use Tile Spacers to ensure a uniform joint. Once the adhesive has hardened,
we are reading to get on with the grouting. Before you begin, check your tile joints are
free from any excess adhesive and that you've removed any Tile Spacers. Click here to see
How To Grout A Wall. All products featured is this video are available
right here at wallsandfloors.co.uk