peel and stick tiles

[mustangguy]

Hello, everyone ive been lurking but havn't posted much i am trying to peel and stick my moms bathroom with the 12x12 tiles i found the middle of the rool on both sides but the walls are so far out that when i doo get a straight line the tiles dont line up with my 2 lines on the floor what should i do thanks guys.

Jon

 

[Itzkwik]

I'm guessing you don't want to tear down the walls and frame everything up square.
That being the case, you're going to have to cut the last row of tiles on each side of the room. You said you found the center of the room. I assume you snapped a line between the two marks and used that as your starting point. Lay out your tiles dry so that the outside row of tiles on each side of the room when cut are about the same size. In other words, you don't want a 2" cut on one side and a 9" cut on the other side. You may have to adjust your center line left or right. As far as the tiles being straight on one wall, good luck. You'll find few rooms that are completely square. Its not as noticeable if you're using all the same color tile when the walls are out of square as it would be if you're doing a checkerboard pattern with two different colors.
How far out of square are the walls?

 

[mustangguy]

I'm guessing you don't want to tear down the walls and frame everything up square.
That being the case, you're going to have to cut the last row of tiles on each side of the room. You said you found the center of the room. I assume you snapped a line between the two marks and used that as your starting point. Lay out your tiles dry so that the outside row of tiles on each side of the room when cut are about the same size. In other words, you don't want a 2" cut on one side and a 9" cut on the other side. You may have to adjust your center line left or right. As far as the tiles being straight on one wall, good luck. You'll find few rooms that are completely square. Its not as noticeable if you're using all the same color tile when the walls are out of square as it would be if you're doing a checkerboard pattern with two different colors.
How far out of square are the walls?

yeah the main problem i was having was geting a semi straight line in the middle to snap if i draw to marks and draw between them its gonna be off because the walls are so far out of wack.

 

[mustangguy]

okay i got all the tiles layed down taken a little break i was wondering also how can i cut around the toilet?...thanks

 

[spoulson]

I haven't had the pleasure of doing a job like this, but I would make a template out of newspaper or cardboard or something. Or, maybe just pop the toilet and tile underneath. It'll only cost you a wax ring and a little sweat.

 

[Itzkwik]

Or, maybe just pop the toilet and tile underneath.

That's the right way to do it, just a little more trouble. All of your cuts will be under the toilet and out of sight. If you don't want to go that route, just take your time and trim a little off the tile until you get the cut you need. Try heating the tiles with a propane or Mapp torch. Makes them much easier to cut. Then just run a beade of caulk around the base of the toilet.

 

[Willy Victor]

I would not try to cut around the toilet, any overflow and the water will run down and get under the tiles. Pull it up and the job will look a lot nicer.


Willy

 

[psychorider]

Hello, everyone ive been lurking but havn't posted much i am trying to peel and stick my moms bathroom with the 12x12 tiles i found the middle of the rool on both sides but the walls are so far out that when i doo get a straight line the tiles dont line up with my 2 lines on the floor what should i do thanks guys.

Jon

When i did peel and stick i started at one of the walls and did it that way.When i put the 12x12 s down i went with the commercial grade which is twice the thickness of the reg. thin ones. Approximate price $1.15 each at lowes.I also used glue and you can get with someone at lowes and they will show you the one to use. The glue i am suggesting goes on as a whitish color and when it dries to a clear you apply the tiles. I did my kitchen and dinning room and i am glad i used the glue.I hope i gave you some insight.

 

[psychorider]

Hello, everyone ive been lurking but havn't posted much i am trying to peel and stick my moms bathroom with the 12x12 tiles i found the middle of the rool on both sides but the walls are so far out that when i doo get a straight line the tiles dont line up with my 2 lines on the floor what should i do thanks guys.

Jon

When i did peel and stick i started at one of the walls and did it that way.When i put the 12x12 s down i went with the commercial grade which is twice the thickness of the reg. thin ones. Approximate price $1.15 each at lowes.I also used glue and you can get with someone at lowes and they will show you the one to use. The glue i am suggesting goes on as a whitish color and when it dries to a clear you apply the tiles. I did my kitchen and dinning room and i am glad i used the glue.I hope i gave you some insight.

 

[psychorider]

Hello, everyone ive been lurking but havn't posted much i am trying to peel and stick my moms bathroom with the 12x12 tiles i found the middle of the rool on both sides but the walls are so far out that when i doo get a straight line the tiles dont line up with my 2 lines on the floor what should i do thanks guys.

Jon

When i did peel and stick i started at one of the walls and did it that way.When i put the 12x12 s down i went with the commercial grade which is twice the thickness of the reg. thin ones. Approximate price $1.15 each at lowes.I also used glue and you can get with someone at lowes and they will show you the one to use. The glue i am suggesting goes on as a whitish color and when it dries to a clear you apply the tiles. I did my kitchen and dinning room and i am glad i used the glue.I hope i gave you some insight.

 

[PAToyota]

I'm curious why so many people are using the peel-n-stick but then gluing them down. Granted, the adhesive on the tiles starts popping loose after a couple years... But why not go to regular VCT if you are going to glue anyway?

Just curious...