Tiling a Bathroom Basin Splash-back
A tiled splash back running along the wall behind a bathroom hand basin looks decorative as well as serving an important function, that of keeping water and therefore dampness from entering the walls. Skill rating : Beginner
A tiled splash back running along the wall behind a bathroom hand basin looks decorative as well as serving an important function, that of keeping water and therefore dampness from entering the walls. Not everyone wishes to tile the whole of the bathroom; it may be simply painted, or even papered. However, with only one or two rows of tiles the whole appearance of the room can be transformed and uplifted. This is not a big job, there’s just a bit of measuring and marking out, some marking out, very little in the way of tile cutting; just adhesive spreading, and grouting to finish it all off!
Where the top edge of the basin is straight, or has only the smallest of curvatures, then it is possible to start from this edge with whole tiles and without the use of wooden battens for support. The first thing to do is mark on the wall the position of the tiles and joints; start from the middle of the basin, and work outwards toward either end
Ceramic Tile Splash Back
Ceramic Tile Splash Back
The First Row
The First Row
When fully dry
When fully dryGrouting and Sealing
- Work the grout well into the join crevices with a piece of sponge.
- Wipe away any excess grout from the tile surface with a damp cloth.
- When almost dry, smooth the grout between the tiles with a plastic grouting tool, they only cost pennies and make a nice, neat job..
Grouting and Sealing
Grouting and SealingMosaic tiles also make very attractive splash backs and will enhance any bathroom. Not only that; they are just as easy to fix as ordinary ceramic tiles, and can be trimmed and formed around contours and corners with relative ease. Mosaic tiles come in a largish sheet, or panel form, and are very quick to fit
Mosiac Tiled Splash Back
Mosiac Tiled Splash BackYou will still need to mark out the vertical and horizontal lines on the wall, and should work from the centre of the basin, outwards. Depending on the height you wish your mosaic splash back; you may need to cut it down, or add extra rows. This is easily done using a craft knife to cut between the tiles, or use tile nibblers to chip away at the tiles that require shaping
Setting Out
Setting Out
Spread the Tile Adhesive on the Wall.
Spread the Tile Adhesive on the Wall.
