How To Install Accent Wall Tile

Once the wall tile is dry the spacers are pulled out.

How to install accent wall tile.

Accent wall tiles can add a nice touch to a bathroom and they can create the illusion that the bathroom has been updated. The tiles to each side were cut out of scrap and are the exact size as the accent tile and are used as spacers 1. In addition to their beauty and textural impact tile walls are durable and easy to clean. I cut spacers out of scrap tile that is the exact same size as the glass accents so i can install the wall tile first.

This post is sponsored by riad tile. As a reminder here is what our bathroom looked like before. This post was originally published on september 5 2018 but has since been updated. The opinions are all 100 my own.

Since the tile is going on regular drywall not cement board use pre mixed ceramic tile adhesive or mastic instead of thinset. The top of the tile follows the level line all the way across for a uniform look image 2. Spread it on the wall with the 3 16th v notch trowel image 1. The tile shop has many professionals that love to help answer your diy questions to help you install a tile accent wall.

The mastic doesn t set immediately so its easier to work with. Installing a custom tile accent wall is easier than ever with today s selection of marble slate ceramic porcelain and even prepared glass mosaics and wall tiles. First install the field tile with spacers.