How To Install Penny Tile Wall

We made it all the way across that wall baby.

How to install penny tile wall.

Carry the penny tiles from the floor up onto the wall or vice versa with the penny tiles on the walls down onto the floor to create a stunning waterfall imitation in the bathroom. Anyway when we last left you we were just beginning the back wall which we knew would be tedious but hoped wouldn t make us rue the day that we picked penny tile. Mix the waterproof tile grout according to the directions on the bag. Here s the method that worked best for us on our penny tile backsplash we did an entire wall in one part of the kitchen here s the method that worked best for us on our penny tile backsplash we.

Affiliate link you ll find yourself needing half tiles 1 4 tiles 3 4 tiles etc. A solid yet light blue color choice furthers the similarity for a gorgeous and unique bathroom design. Use only a little thinset if you have too much it will squish out between the tiles and make it harder to grout. Without wanting to poke our eyes out with penny tile once well maybe once.

Normally when installing tile you d find the center of the room and begin laying tiles on either side making sure that the layout is symmetrical. Make sure to use a spacer between the penny tile and your countertop. When you get to the edges of the walls and where the wall meets the ceiling. Mix and apply tile grout.

Follow these tips for installing round penny tile and this project will not fall in your top three or even ten most difficult projects. Apply a small amount of mastic to the back of each half penny and adhere it to the wall. That will help keep a straight line. I chose to start in the corner up against the bathtub.

We found the best way to cut penny tiles was with a pair of tile nippers. The tile shop had by far the best price and fast and excellent service. Be sure to leave enough time for it to dry before moving to the next step. We got our tile from the tile shop no freebies we paid for it.