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.
The mortar will be used as an adhesive that will allow the bathroom wall tiles to stay put. The price of mortar is largely variable and dependent on which store it is acquired from; though, a typical 50-pound set can cost anywhere from $12 to $16, depending on quality.Graph paper is not wholly necessary, but it can be useful in determining the amount of tiles that are needed for the project.he price of mortar is largely variable and dependent on which store it is acquired from; though, a typical 50-pound set can cost anywhere from $12 to $16, depending on quality. Graph paper is not wholly necessary, but it can be useful in determining the amount of tiles that are needed for the project.