September 1, 2010 0

Tiling your kitchen walls

By admin in Tips

I was reading a post offering tips on tiling your bathroom last week and it made me think that tiling any living space is relatively straightforward.

I decided to put together a small collection of tips I have picked up over the years about successfully putting up new tiles in your kitchen.

Choose the correct design

It’s very important to pick a tile design that will compliment your kitchen decor. Think black and white, or rustic and ivory. These are all complimentary. Choosing the right design is the first step, so pick wisely.

Clear your workspace out

As mentioned in the article you need to ensure that your workspace is free of clutter before you start applying the tiles.

Preparation

Make sure you have the required tools for the job. These are also listed in the article but for convenience I will list them here also:

- Tile cutter
- Grout and sealant
- Spirit level
- Cleaning items (cloths etc)

Excess

If you have left over tiles I found another article which gives some useful tips on what to do with old tiles.

Good luck tiling your kitchen!

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