Laying Subway Tile Wall Jig

Vertically stacked large format tiles serve to extend your walls and floors in both directions.

Laying subway tile wall jig. I started installing with this tile outlined below making sure that the bottom corner met the intersection of both lines. The classic herringbone pattern just tilted 90 degrees. Layout lines when it comes to laying out subway tile i always draw two vertical lines one for each offset row. Be sure to take the tile saw slow to avoid chipping tiles.

Scoop up some mortar with the flat side of the trowel then spread the mortar evenly on the wall with the notched side. Use a trowel to apply pre mixed mastic to the wall. Add texture and it s enough to take an all white wall to the next level. Subway tiles suddenly take on new life and geometric appeal in this layout.

Spread enough pre mixed mastic on the wall so you can place 1 row of tile for about 4 linear feet 1 2 m. Take your 3 16th v notched trowel and apply more tile adhesive to the small area of the wall. You ll need to cut down some pieces on the edges and corners with a tile saw. The herringbone at 90 degrees also draws the eye up and creates visual interest in the space.

Apply mortar to the wall using the v notch trowel then stick the tile on the mortar bed by pressing it in. In how to install a tile kitchen backsplash veteran tile setter tim keefe walks us through the complete process of setting classic 3 6 subway tile with a popular mosaic feature behind the range from setting up the jobsite and prepping the area for installation to sealing the tile and choosing the right thinset grout and caulk for the crackle glazed ceramic tile tim s experience. It works well for a taller space like a shower to create vertical and horizontal subway tile patterns rather than just one large pattern that can be overwhelming when used in a large and tall space. Depending on the tile that is to be installed and where it will be installed it is sometimes approp.

Herringbone at 90 degrees. Apply mortar in small sections. Mastic is the adhesive much like mortar you ll use to secure the tile to your wall. Comb the mortar to form parallel lines.

Only put the adhesive down over a small area at a time. This way you ll be able to place your tiles before the mastic starts to dry. I just put the tile on the wall and guestimated at the angle for now. If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline.