Tiling in your bathroom or kitchen is a great way to protect the walls from all of the water and it looks great too. Tiles are relatively cheap and you have a huge choice of different styles you can use. It’s also fairly easy to create your own designs with different tiles. However, when they are not applied properly, tiles can ruin the look in your bathroom or kitchen. 

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You may decide that you just want to call in a professional, which is fine. But if you want to save yourself some money, you can easily do it yourself. Just follow these simple tips to get the best possible finish on your tiling job.

Remove Old Tiles Carefully

If you are tiling an area with existing tiles, they need to be removed carefully first. For instance, if you are tiling the walls in your bathroom, you want to remove the wall tiles first. Then you can take out all of the grout before applying new tiles. Take your time with this step so you can limit damage to the wall underneath. If there is any damage, call in a professional drywall repair service to fix it before you start fitting the new tiles. When you don’t have a good surface to work with, it’s much harder to get a good finish on your tiles.

Always Purchase Good Quality Tiles

Before you even start to tile an area in your home, make sure you buy good quality tiles that look the part. Cheap tiles are more likely to crack during application. They are also more likely to discolor over time. So always purchase tiles that are of decent quality so you get your money’s worth. You don’t have to buy the most expensive tiles in the shop, but don’t go for the cheapest option either.

Avoid Cutting Tiles Where Possible

When you want to tile a wall, avoid cutting tiles unless it’s absolutely necessary. In some cases, you will need to cut tiles to fit around corners or bathroom features like taps, but you run the risk of cracking them. Poorly executed cuts will stick out too, so unless you are confident you can do a professional job, you should avoid cutting them if you can. This will also speed things up because cutting is time consuming, so you can stick to your renovation timeline much easier.

Use Symmetry In The Layout

When you are tiling an area of your home, try to be as symmetrical as possible. This helps to create a more attractive design. If you want to create different patterns with your tiles, make sure they are rotated correctly too. For instance, if one tile is laid with its straight edge at the top, all of the rest of them should have their straight edges at the top too. By doing this, you will create a more aesthetically pleasing appearance in your bathroom or kitchen.

Doing your own tiling takes a bit of practice, but as long as you take your time and you follow these steps, you can get a great finish. However, if you are not confident, it may be best to leave it to the professionals.