Tiling bathroom.?

Question

I am about to tile my bathroom .where do i start.

Answer 1

You have to put a lot of thought into this, otherwise you risk getting to a corner/edge with a nasty thin piece of tile that won't look right. Windows need considerable thought, as it's generally the part that's noticed most. Ideally you don't want to start in a corner on the window wall because you could get to the window and have say a 20mm piece of tile to fit up to the reveal and then, when you've followed through above and below the window, have a full tile up the other side. That won't look it's best, it won't be concentric. Depending on the tile pattern, (easy if it's mottled or marble like finish) I more often than not start the window wall with a full tile up each side, work out each way to the corners, and inwards until a space is left at the centre, then cut a tile to fit the centre gap. This keeps the window/wall concentric. Lots of juggling about 'till you get the best option, to avoid thin pieces of tile. but worth it, doesn't work with some tiles if the pattern is difficult. Different people do things different ways but I favour that method when possible. Follow round for other three walls.

ps. You may be able start in middle of window too, if when you get to the reveals each side you have an acceptable sized piece of tile to go up each side. Method I suggested is useful if an awkward sliver is required there. But either way don't start in a corner on the window wall.

Answer 2

start from the center then work your way to each side-- tile saws are expensive to buy so you might try renting one. my 7 inch wetsaw from mk diamond cost me $750 but paid for itself doing 1 job. since its in the bathroom-- be sure to use un-sanded grout-- this will prevent water or moisture from getting under tiles. if the floor is concrete you can put tile directly over concrete.. if the floor is wood-- install backerboard before tiles are laid so that grout lines will not crack later on. the use of diamond blades and hole saws for water and shower fittings are kinda spendy but worth the cost since its hard to cut holes in tile with a traditional wet saw. someone said a dremmel would work and most likely would but remember the costs of diamond bits. they do break but that goes with the territory on tilework

Answer 3

plumb a straight line where the longest section will go. ie where the longest straight line of tiles will be. work from this and they will all be perfectly spaced. get a good tile cutter for trimming .a dremmil is ideal.

Answer 4

the corner far from the door beacause when i tiled my floor it was very sticky and hard to get out cause i started at the door

Answer 5

I did mine recently and also videoed it. Includes bath surround tiling, shelves, inset mirror, behind toilet, decorative tiles, in shower and general wall tiling. Also tools needed and tips. How it help someone! See videos on youtube:

https://youtu.be/vX2qoeEDOq0

https://youtu.be/fKFw8qMXUmU

Answer 6

I would start at the bottom end on one side and work your way across.

Answer 7

Think you start on the wall furthest away from the window.

Answer 8

In the center then outward from there.