How to tile a bathroom vanity

Tile offers an easy way to add a decorative vanity to a bathroom. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to install and grout tile on a vanity.

 

 

 

Ceramic tile offers an easy way to add a decorative vanity to a bathroom. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to install and grout tile on a vanity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOU WILL NEED:

Tiles

Trowel

Margin trowel

Tile adhesive

Ready mixed tile grout

Sponges and clean cloths

Bucket

Access to clean water

Drop cloth

Angle grinder - if cutting tiles

 

 

 

HERE'S HOW:

Before you start, spread a drop cloth over any flooring that needs to be protected for damage.

1. If you are laying tiles on an existing vanity and need to work out the shape of the sink, use a large piece of paper to make a template. Position the paper around the vanity and cut out the shape with a sharp craft knife.

2. Start tiling at the front of the vanity to have a neat, clean edge. Spread tile adhesive onto the tile with a trowel. Press tiles down firmly to secure into place, using tile spaces between each tile.

3. To cut a curved line in a tile, cut small straight cuts close together up to the curved line, or try to match the curved line moving the tile on the curve

Let the tile adhesive dry overnight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Prepare the tiles for grout by cleaning the tiles with the rough side of the sponge. This side will remove any tile adhesive or grit from the surface.

5. Scoop the mixed grout from the bucket with a margin trowel. Spread the grout on the tiles with the margin trowel at a 45-degree angle. Wipe the tiles with the soft side of a damp sponge at a 45-degree angle until the grout lines are filled. Try to keep the grout at the same level as the tiles.

6. Leave to dry for approximately 30 minutes. Remove excess grout off tiles with the same sponge and clean water. Refill the bucket with clean water occasionally. Polish the tiles with a soft, clean cloth to remove any dust left on the tile.

Note: As a finishing touch you can add tile listellos to the front of the vanity, and a row of tiles around the sides.