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.
Average Minimum Cost of Bathroom Tile Reglazing: $16.95/sf; Average Maximum Cost of Bathroom Tile Reglazing: $142.36/sf; In terms overall costs, expect to pay approximately $1,000 to professionally reglaze your bathroom tile. It may seem steep, but when compared to a new bathtub (at least $2,500), you can see that reglazing is an affordable alternative. Tile Reglazing Cost Factors