Mistakes To Avoid When Laying Bathroom Tiles

1) Choosing the wrong adhesive
You will need to use a waterproof adhesive for any tiles which are around a bath or shower. Even the best-fitted tiles can let some water through to the adhesive, and non-waterproof adhesive will decay and crumble, eventually causing your tiles to crash and likely break. Don’t forget that water can get to the adhesive in the form of condensation.

2) Not buying enough tiles
You should buy more tiles than you think you need. The best compromise between cost and practicality is to get around 15-20% more than you expect to use. This insures you against breakages, miscalculations, and difficulties in cutting to size. You can keep any spare tiles in reserve in case any tiles become cracked in the future. Alternatively, some retailers may allow you to return unused tiles for a refund.

3) Skipping time on preparation
You must thoroughly clean and smooth the surface on which you are laying the tiles, otherwise you increase the difficulty of laying them evenly. You should remove all wallpaper and use a light sander on the surface. An exception to this is if you are laying new tiles on top of existing tiles. This can be done, but you should clean the old tiles and dry them first, then scour them lightly to give a better grip.