All tiling jobs begin by filling in the central area to be tiled with whole tiles, known as field tiles. These need positioning accurately and supporting on the wall while the adhesive dries, otherwise they will slip under their own weight. Nailing vertical and horizontal wooden battens (furring strips) temporarily to the wall will provide [...]

The luxury of having a soap dish or toothbrush holder just where you want it can far outweigh the inconvenience of having to drill holes in a ceramic tile to install it. However, special tiles with pre-fixed accessories are a boon for beginners. Grouting is less daunting for the novice tiler, but it should be [...]