Lay the Tile. Mix thin-set mortar according to directions. Use the flat side of trowel to apply the thin-set and the comb edge of the trowel to create grooves (Image 1). This will give you a really tight connection to your slab. Set the tiles by gently sliding into place. Use spacers to achieve consistent gaps between tiles (Image 2).
The Costs. Minimum cost of bathroom wall tiling: $2.50-$3.00 per square foot. Maximum cost of bathroom wall tiling: $7.00-$8.00 per square foot. When considering a bathroom wall tiling project, homeowners are often most concerned with the costs associated with the installation.
Granite shower tile is available at an average of $3.49 per square foot to $6.99 per square foot. Polished stone wall tile comes in many choices, including pebble stone that costs about $10 per square foot and $12 per square foot for a smooth surface polished stone tile.rices for different stone wall tile are listed below: Limestone averages at $5 per square foot. Slate wall tile costs $3.78 per square foot. Marble varieties of floor tile are readily available at an average of $6 per square foot, and polished marble wall tile can be found at $10.90 per square foot.