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tip: Before you start tiling, ensure you’ve picked your bathroomware and chosen where it will
go in your bathroom. Changing your plumbing fixtures becomes much more difficult after you
start tiling!
Any tiling job will only be as good as the surface it’s laid on. It’s important to ensure that, no matter what surface
you’re tiling on, that the surface is sound, level and clean of dust and debris.
Most floor surfaces are concrete or timber, while plasterboard is common for walls.
Concrete: For best results, the concrete must be allowed to cure for a minimum 28 days before it is tiled over. Steel
trowelled concrete must be mechanically roughened (and then thoroughly washed) prior to tiling or there will not be
enough adhesion.
All concrete release agents and curing compounds must be removed by mechanical means. For cracks larger than
1.5mm consult your local suppliers.
Timber flooring: Due to the expansion and contraction of the timber, it is never recommended to adhere ceramic
tiles directly onto timber floors. Untreated floors should be primed and allowed to dry prior to tiling.
Plasterboard: Plasterboard is a very common indoor wall surface, but is not suitable for tiling without waterproofing.
Tiling over plasterboard involves adhering tiles to a paper surface, and although this will present little problem in
dry areas, if the wallboard is subject to moisture, it may deteriorate causing failure. Plasterboard should be water-
proofed before tiling.
Information on other types of wall and floor surfaces can be found on our Tiling Wall and Floor Surfaces page.
We recommend “dry laying” your tiles without adhesive prior to tiling. A test run will help you figure out your tile
placement (especially tiles with patterns or details such as marbling) without laying them permanently. It’s also an
excellent way to double check that you have the right amount of tiles and whether any tiles need cutting.
When tiling a wet area like a bathroom, waterproofing before you tile is absolutely essential. The good news is that
with the seven steps on the next page, a good waterproofing kit like the ABA Barrierflex Waterproofing Kit and a bit
of carefulness and thoroughness, waterproofing is actually very easy.
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WATERPROOF A BATHROOM FOR TILING
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Once all the corners are done, use a paint roller to cover
the entire wall and floor. We always insist that the total
wet area is waterproofed.
Step 6
Step 7
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ABA Barrierflex Barrierflex liquid
Waterproofing Kit Barrierflex powder
Primer
Silicone sealer
Reinforcing mat
Gloves & directions
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HOW TO CUT BATHROOM TILES
It’s almost inevitable that some of your tiles will have to be cut to fit your wall or floor, and there will probably be
some that have to be cut into a different shape as well as size.
Cutting tiles is not difficult with access to decent equipment and with a little practice. If you’re cutting your own tiles
(and especially if you’re doing this for the very first time), it’s a good idea to allow a couple of extra tiles for practice
or in case of any slight mishaps that may happen.
In this fact sheet we show you how to make a straight cut, cut a shape, cut small shapes, and to cut away small
pieces of tile.
If you are likely to do a few tiling projects around your home, or are likely to lend specialist tools to friends, neigh-
bours, or relatives; a tradesman’s tile cutter is an excellent investment (and will make you popular with anyone else
starting their own tiling projects!)
If this is a once-only tiling project, then the best option will be to hire a tile cutter from your local Beaumont Tiles
store. You might also consider buying a cheaper ‘handyman’ tile cutter. While these can be a good option, they are
not built to last a long time. They will, however, do a great job for one or two jobs around the home.
Step 1
Step 2
Place the tile in the tile cutter and run the scorer across
the tile (once only!). This creates a break point in the tile.
Step 3
Push down the breaker. This will deliver a nice clean and
evenly cut tile.
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To cut a shape
Step 1
Step 2
Use the tiles cutter to score each of the lines that will be
cut. This creates a break point in the tile.
Step 3
Step 1
Step 2
Use the tiles cutter to score each of the lines that will be
cut. This creates a break point in the tile.
Step 3
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Diamond Core Diamond Core
Drill Bit 38mm Drill Bit 50mm
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LAY AND GROUT BATHROOM FLOOR TILES
Once you’ve done a trial “dry lay” with your tiles and your
floor surface is clean and ready for tiling, so are you!
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Place each tile in position with a firm push and bed it into
place with a slight up and down wiggle across the notch-
es of the adhesive.
Every now and then, lift a tile to check that it has com-
plete coverage with the adhesive.
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LAY AND GROUT BATHROOM FLOOR TILES
Step 6
As you lay the tiles, use spacers to set the grout joints
and to make small adjustments to the tile placement.
This keeps all grout joints level and even.
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Step 10
Remove all the excess grout. Allow the grout to dry and
for a film to set on the face of the tiles (this will take about
an hour).
Step 11
Make sure that you keep rinsing the sponge as you work.
Step 12
After most of the grout is removed from the tile, buff over
it with clean cloths and a doodle bug. Repeat this pro-
cess three more times, it pays to be thorough!
pro tip: The size of your tiles will determine the size of your trowel.
For tiles smaller than 300x300, you can use an 8mm trowel,
otherwise you’ll need a 10mm trowel.
90501 90502
Ardex Stainless Ardex Stainless
Steel Adhesive Steel Adhesive
Trowel 8mm Trowel 10mm
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TILE A BATHROOM WALL
Step 1
Step 2
On the wall, mark the height of one full wall tile from the
lowest spot on the floor. This will be somewhere outside
the shower hob. Place a tile in position first, and measure
up from there.
Step 3
From the mark you just made, measure 25mm down and
make another mark.
Draw a level line across the wall at the height of the lower
mark (use a spirit level to make sure it is completely
level). This is where the second horizontal row of tiles will
commence.
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Mark the wall where the outside edge of the first tile will
finish, then draw a line up the wall at that point (again,
using the spirit level). This marks the first vertical row of
tiles.
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Step 10
Step 11
As you lay the tiles, use spacers to set the grout joints
and to make small adjustments to the tile placement.
Step 12
The bottom row of tiles is the last to go in. These tiles will
need to be cut to fit in the bottom row before being glued
into place with the tile adhesive.
Once your tiles have been laid and grouted, they will need to be cleaned thoroughly to remove all residue cement
and grout smears, silicone leaching, and dirt. This cleaning is best done about a week after laying the tiles, as the
grout will require 5-7 days to properly dry and age.
Step 1
Begin by sweeping the floor to remove all loose debris. Then saturate the grout joints with cool, clean water.
Step 3
Dilute phosphoric acid cleaner in warm water and apply the solution to the section of floor to be cleaned.
Note: Once the solution has been applied to the floor, it cannot be allowed to dry until it is thoroughly rinsed. Add
more water as necessary.
Step 4
Once the solution has been left for 5-6 minutes (to break down the excess grout, dirt, and grease), scrub the tiles
with a brush to lift the dirt, and remove with a wet vacuum cleaner.
Step 5
Finally, before allowing the area to dry, rinse thoroughly several times with cold, clean water, agitating with the
scrubbing brush to ensure complete removal of the acid cleaner before using the wet vacuum cleaner to remove
the excess water from the surface.
Note: If the surface isn’t rinsed thoroughly enough, or is allowed to dry before rinsing; an off-white deposit will re-
main on the tiles, and will be more difficult to remove.
Step 6
Dilute cleaning detergent for high concentration in your second bucket of warm water and apply to the tiles with a
heavy scrubbing brush. Leave for 5-15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with cool, clean water. Remove the ex-
cess water with a wet vacuum cleaner.
Once your tiles are clean, maintaining them at their best through regular cleaning is easy. See the next sheet in this
series for tips on routing cleaning.
Note: Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using cleaning products on your tiles.
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KEEPING YOUR BATHROOM TILES CLEAN
Tiles are one of the most hygienic and easily maintained wall and floor surfaces you can choose. As they are virtu-
ally non-porous, tiles tend not to absorb any liquid, smoke, or fumes. In other words, it’s very, very hard to get tiles
dirty! They will only need a quick clean once a week!
A simple routine clean following these three easy steps will keep your tiles in top condition:
Step 1
Vacuum or sweep the area. This will remove most of the dirt and grit from the area. As well as making the next step
much easier, getting rid of these little abrasive particles will protect your tiles from becoming scratched.
Step 2
Dilute Concentrated Stone & Tile Cleaner (refer to the manufacturer’s instructions) and apply to tiles with a mop or
sponge.
Step 3
Agite solution with a brush or scrub pad and mop up the dirty solution before it dries.
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Tiling a bathroom: What You’ll Need
Adhesives
90045 90578
ABA Powerstik Powder ABA Mixing Bucket
20kg
Grouts
90574 90575
ABA Easy Grout White 750gm ABA Easy Grout Black 750gm
90576 90577
ABA Easy Grout Travertine 750gm ABA Easy Grout Slate Grey 750gm
508304 508005
Aerosol Sameday Grout Sealer Concentrated Tile & Stone Cleaner 946mL
443mL
Leveller (optional)
Tools
90538 110282
Ardex Marking Pencils Tradesman Ultra Knee Pads
Waterproofing
87650
ABA Barrierflex Waterproofing Kit
Electric Drill
Clean Rags
String
Tape Measure
Paint Brush