WALL TILING, WHERE TO START
Tools required :- Hammer / lump hammer, bolster chisel, safety goggles, gloves, protective cover(s), plastering trowel, knife, course sand / wet and dry paper.
Safety tip :- Wear safety googles and gloves to avoid any injury from sharp pieces of flying tile and sharp tile edges, keep children and pets away from the work area as again there may be sharp pieces of tile on the floor.
The first job to do is to remove any existing tiles from the wall, this can be done using a hammer and bolster chisel (Wear safety goggles and gloves), protect any surfaces in the work area to avoid damage caused by falling tiles and be aware of any sharp pieces of tile on the floor.
When all the tiles have been removed, the wall surface needs to be prepared for the new tiles and adhesive. The wall should be as flat as possible as reflections from glazed tiles will show up and exagerate any discrepancies in your tiling.
Any loose plaster should be removed, any high spots chiseled out and patched up, any holes filled, Allow time for the new plaster to dry thoroughly before tiling. Don’t try to tile over old wallpaper, it must be removed, and any smooth or shiny surfaces should be scratched with a knife and / or course sand / wet and dry paper so the adhesive has something to ‘key’ to.