Laying Tiles: Step 1

Mix enough adhesive to cover the size of the section you can lay within its working time (the amount of time it takes for thinset mortar to set and become unworkable). Working from the bottom up, spread the adhesive evenly and brush it with the notched edge of the trowel . Start at the bottom, and using a batten, press the tile into the mortar with a slight twist.

Laying Tiles: Step 2

Continue laying your chosen pattern, using spacers if your tiles are not set. Note the location and placement of the spacers. Placing spacers flush with the surface of the tiles will make them difficult to remove. Inserting them in the manner shown above makes removal an easy task. Once the field tiles are set, cut and install the edge tiles.

Keep the bricks on the wall: Step 3

If you are not using a coved base and your layout results in cut tiles on the floor, tack down a 1x or 2x batten level along the plane where your first full tile will be laid. The batten will hold the rows in place and prevent the tiles from sliding down the wall. Even with a coved base or a batten and spacer, you may need to take precautions to keep the tiles on the wall while the adhesive cures .

Drive nails into the wall at least one-third of the way down each tile and tape the tiles with masking tape . If your layout calls for a covered tile base, install it first, leveling it with nylon wedges. Then tile onto the wall.

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