Where To Start Tiling A Wall With A Window

When installing the tiles around windows make sure you first secure the tile corner trim in thinset.

Where to start tiling a wall with a window.

This video shows how to determine the best place to start tiling a wall. In order to tile around a window you have to spread thin set on the wall by using a notched trowel. It may be tempting to leave these areas empty and often easier on the tile installer but the overall effect will be subtly tidier if you imagine the window does not exist when planning where to end the tile. Sometimes there will be very small areas of wall between windows and a counter or cabinet.

A batten board is nothing more than a 1 x4 or 1 x2 board screwed directly into the wall horizontally. Don t start it at the floor. Preparation planning for the best results the tiles around your window should be in keeping with the tiles on the surrounding wall. Use a gauge rod to work out the position of the lowest horizontal row then mark the top row s position on the wall.

Then measure around the window as to cut the tiles with a score and snap cutter or a wet saw to fit into location. To achieve this plan the layout of your tiles in advance to. It is important that the correct starting position is determined as you need to avoi. Fill the gap between your bottom row and skirting floor with cut tiles.