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.
Â©Belmondo Tiles. Tilers do charge hourly rates of around $45 to $60 an hour on average, but that's not the best way to find out how much your bathroom tiling job is going to cost.A better way is to first find the tiles you want and then get quotes from tilers.ilers do charge hourly rates of around $45 to $60 an hour on average, but that's not the best way to find out how much your bathroom tiling job is going to cost.