How to Tile

Welcome to the world of DIY tiling. We are here to guide you with step-by-step instructions and tips to get your next tile project to come out as a resounding success. Whatever you need to know about tiling floors, walls, ceilings, bathrooms, and backsplashes, you can find here in our projects, discussion boards, and video tutorials.

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Top DIY Tiling Projects

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French Antiquity Tile Backsplash on a Home Depot Budget

There's nothing that makes our little heart's sing more than the exquisite depth of beauty that is emulated in authentic vintage Blue Delft tiles. Of course we don't have the budget to acquire such antiquities, so as usual we set our minds to figuring out a way to hack it. Our wheels are always turning when we find something we love that's just not in our budget. One might say the challenge of DIY'ing these high end design features is what we live for, second only to encouraging and empowering others to do the same!

Iron Orchid Designs

Peel N' Stick Luxury Vinyl Tile Floors

We weren’t initially planning on putting down a new floor, since the existing one was in really great shape, however after we updated the rest of the bathroom, the floor really stuck out like a sore thumb!

Allison Young

How to Create a Gorgeous Gem Stone Accent Wall

Several months ago, I created a backsplash in my bathroom using gems from the Dollar Store. After that, a lot of people requested that I continue the mosaic on the rest of the wall. While I didn't want the entire wall covered with the gems, this is what I did.

Alicia W

Fix Cracked and Missing Tile Grout

I have been living in my apartment for years now, and there is a huge chunk of missing grout between my kitchen tiles. I've noticed it for years, but I never did anything about it. It's gotten so bad (spreading to several tiles) that I finally had enough and decided to actually fix it! Grout is known for being daunting and hard to deal with, so I was nervous doing this project, but it turned out to be really easy! Once I got the tools together, it only took me a couple of minutes! And now those cracks aren't filling up with crumbs anymore. This project was definitely worthwhile. We want to help you DIY, so some of the materials in this post are linked to sellers. Just so you know, Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.

Amanda C, Hometalk Team

Dollar Store Dollar Tree DIY Backsplash: Budget Friendly Bathroom Reno

If you’re a regular Dollar Store/Dollar Tree shopper (and aren’t most DIYers?), you know about those little glass gems in the floral aisle. Their purpose is to hold your flower stems straight in a vase but there’s so much more you can do with them.

Alicia W

Easy DIY Dollar Store Glass Bead Table

This easy adorable dollar store glass bead table will brighten up your outdoor space in a matter of days. With a few products and a small table you can add so much style to your home or porch with one of these tables.

Linda

Mosaic Garden Table

I had the most beautiful mosaic garden table but at the time didn't understand the importance of covering garden furniture in the winter to protect it.Years of neglect lend the beautiful table top to crumble before my eyes when I moved home last year.

Natasha|Revamp_interior

Hexagon Tile Floor Transition Entrance

After seeing numerous photos of Hexagon Tiles organically transitioning into hardwood flooring, I had to attempt this technique. I hadn’t seen any conclusive tutorials on doing this transition so I was left to my own devices. The final product turned out really sharp and has held up perfectly since it was installed two years ago.I will be installing a Zebrawood engineered hardwood flooring. This means it has a thin veneer of Zebrawood mounted on an MDF substrate and a little layer of cork on the bottom. It is important to have the tiles sitting approximately 1/16″ – 1/8″ higher than the hardwood floors. This is to minimize damage to the frail Zebrawood veneer.

BuildXYZ

DIY Vintage Inspired Hex Tile Floor Part 1

Our home was built in 1929 and we love all the charm older homes have. Unfortunately, ours was extensively remodeled in the 1960s. Some of the original wood windows with leaded glass were changed out to aluminium, faux wood paneling was put everywhere! The kitchen was totally redone with a sort of plywood cabinet covered in a vinyl, countertops and backsplash were the same. The wood floors were covered in linoleum. However, the bathroom floors were left intact. The penny tiles were very cute, but we needed to gut plumbing and electrical and didn't have time wrap our head around saving the tile. Instead, we used new black and white hexagon shaped tiles in a pattern reminiscent of 1920s tile patterns. We used the tile in our kitchen, bathrooms and the latest project is our back entry. The instructional pictures I used in this tutorial are from the back entry, but the before and after I included are from our kitchen. Process and tiles used are the same. We just didn't have the step-by-step photos from the other rooms and we haven't finished the back entry. Also, the back entry is adjacent to our kitchen, so we continued the pattern in this space. I split the tutorial into two parts because the process is very long. And if you are like us, working on projects in short spurts, the end of this tutorial will be a good stopping point. The first part, this tutorial, is preparation for laying tile and the second part is laying, grouting, dehazing and sealing the tile. Keep reading for the directions!

This Dear Casa

Bottle Cap Floor Tile

We hated the musky carpet in the office / craft room, So, rather than buy a normal floor covering, I decided to challenge myself. I began collecting beer / soda bottle caps from friends and family across country as well as circulating a picture of my project to local pubs. It took over a year to complete because I waited for people to drink the right colors. I think it turned out amazing!

Coraline Jones

French Antiquity Tile Backsplash on a Home Depot Budget

Iron Orchid Designs

Peel N' Stick Luxury Vinyl Tile Floors

Allison Young

How to Create a Gorgeous Gem Stone Accent Wall

Alicia W

Fix Cracked and Missing Tile Grout

Amanda C, Hometalk Team

Dollar Store Dollar Tree DIY Backsplash: Budget Friendly Bathroom Reno

Alicia W

Easy DIY Dollar Store Glass Bead Table

Linda

Mosaic Garden Table

Natasha|Revamp_interior

Hexagon Tile Floor Transition Entrance

BuildXYZ

DIY Vintage Inspired Hex Tile Floor Part 1

This Dear Casa

Bottle Cap Floor Tile

Coraline Jones

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How to Clean Grout and Install New Grout That Won't Stain

Grout is a major pain, especially when it's old and grimy. Today you'll learn how to clean grout and make it look new again. Plus we share which grouts to use if you decide to re-grout your bathroom floor or if you just installed new tile. The tips you'll learn will be priceless.

Home Repair Tutor

How to Make a Old Tile Grout Look Brand New

This is a Bathroom that will be transformed with the grout shield color seal

Grout Shield Distributors

How To Install a Hexagon Bathroom Floor Tile a Beginner’s Guide

Welcome to week 5 of the Spring 2021 One Room Challenge! In this post you’ll learn How To Install a Hexagon Bathroom Floor Tile.If you’re new here, WELCOME! You can learn more about us here. As a reminder you can easily navigate through each week of this coastal inspired bathroom project.-1st week: The Design Plan-2nd week: How To Install Shiplap the Easy Way-3rd week: How To Tile a Shower-4th week: How To Grout Tile stress free!-5th week: you are here!-6th week: How To Make an Affordable Barn Door

Sunny Side Design

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DIY Vintage Inspired Hex Floor Tile Part 2

Welcome to the second part of a two part tutorial! This will cover the floor tile process from laying the tile to grout, to dehazing, and finally sealing. In the first tutorial, "DIY Vintage Inspired Hex Floor Part 1" https://www.hometalk.com/diy/tile/floor/diy-vintage-inspired-hex-tile-floor-part-1-44267820 I covered the preparation of laying the concrete board and decoupling mat, cutting tile and creating a pattern. As I mentioned in the first part, I included process pictures from work on our back entry and finished pictures from the adjacent kitchen tile. Always read your product instructions, as there are variances between manufacturers.

This Dear Casa

How to Use up Your Old Broken China to Make a Unique Mosaic Table

I just love recycling old broken china and any old Colourful bits and bobs to create art on functional pieces . Here’s how I use old vintage pieces on an old Plain coffee table.

Susan Goode

How to Create Garden Art With Flat Marbles

I love old window & the possibilities! You can find them in restores, barns, flea markets, they're everywhere! My favorite thing to do is glue flat marbles on them & hang them on my fence, porch anywhere the sun can reflect & watch the sparkle.

Sherre M

How to Update Dingy Floor Tile With a Grout Pen

Read on to learn how to update your dated, dingy tile with ONE product under $15 in less than 30 mins! It’s called a grout pen...Yes, you read that right. This is considered a quick “phase 1” fix, but I’m all for something cheap and easy that improves the overall appearance of a room. I have biiiiig plans for our master bathroom, but not a big budget right now. So quick and easy phase one fix it is.

Emily Rone Home

New Life to Old Bathtub Surround. “Tile Over Tile” Yes You Can

My 4” white bathroom tile was in very good condition without any cracks or loose tiles. Boring! Couldn’t really afford a contractor to rip it out and replace. So I enhanced it with beautiful mother of pearl and glass mosaic centerpiece over the existing tile. I have before pictures but unfortunately I don’t have any during the process. Hopefully I can convey the process without pictures. Same concept was used in my Master Shower, but did it like wainscoting BeforeAfterNew life to old bathroom. You don‘t have to have white tiles. Your old tile can be any size or color as long as they are in good condition, just coordinate with new tiles. I did quite a bit of research on the web to see if you can tile over tile. Most sites said yes, but one suggested it wasn’t a good idea. Mine has been done for 2 1/2 years. And its still perfect.

Debbie

DIY Vintage Inspired Hex Floor Tile Part 2

This Dear Casa

How to Use up Your Old Broken China to Make a Unique Mosaic Table

I just love recycling old broken china and any old Colourful bits and bobs to create art on functional pieces . Here’s how I use old vintage pieces on an old Plain coffee table.

Susan Goode

How to Create Garden Art With Flat Marbles

Sherre M

How to Update Dingy Floor Tile With a Grout Pen

Emily Rone Home

New Life to Old Bathtub Surround. “Tile Over Tile” Yes You Can

Debbie

Popular Tiling Discussions

Check out our popular discussions on how to tile yourself. See what's trending now.

How can I seal peel-and-stick vinyl tile?

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I had a pipe burst and had to remove my bathroom floor to get to the plumbing. I replaced the floor and have just installed vinyl tile, peel and stick, and am concerned about water and such getting into the seams. What can I use to seal it, without having to strip the factory finish? If there is a low gloss remedy, it would be preferred, but not necessary. It's more important that water does not migrate and lift the tiles.

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What is the least amount of grout space for 6x24 inch tile?

/> Dee

What is the least amt of grout space do I need for 6x24 inch tile

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My new home is 4 months old and the caulk and grout are already crack

/> Jennifer M

My home is only 4 months old the caulk and grout are cracking around the edges of the tile in the kitchen and bath. Is it normal for new grout to crack?

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How to prevent grout from changing to darker color when wet?

/> Tcab

I have new bathroom floor tiles. I noticed that the grout changed to darker color when wet. My tiles and grout are light gray but the grout change to dark gray when wet so my floor looks so dirty. What can I do to prevent this? I know I should have sealed the grout before using the bathroom. Any help is appreciated.

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New Tiling Projects

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How to Remove a Tile Backsplash From a Kitchen

Updating a kitchen with a busy mosaic glass tile backsplash? Learn the best way to remove a tile backsplash with a mesh backing from drywall.For more simple and budget-friendly DIY project ideas, be sure to follow us on HomeTalk and visit our blog!Do you love watching HGTV? Me too!In fact, my husband and I tend to watch it almost every day. One of our favorite shows is Flip or Flop. Lately, my husband has been saying he’d love to start flipping houses…He says doing DIY projects is relaxing. Hard work, yes, but relaxing nonetheless. I’m not sure I agree, but I digress!When Flip or Flop began airing, one of the popular styles of tile that Christina would often choose was a mosaic glass backsplash. It always looked so nice in those white kitchens during the reveal! So when we decided to put in a tile backsplash about 6 years ago, my husband really liked the idea of doing a similar backsplash in our home. And I was so excited to get a tile backsplash that I didn’t push for what I really wanted. I still suffered from “stay at home mom guilt” when it came to spending…

Simply2Moms

How to Make DIY Fabric Tile Coasters in a Few Easy Steps

If you're looking for a fun and creative way to protect your surfaces while adding a touch of style to your home decor, look no further than these DIY fabric tile coasters. These coasters are not only functional but also customizable to match your personal taste and home aesthetic.In just a few easy steps, you can transform ordinary tiles into beautiful fabric coasters that will impress your guests and make a statement in any room.Get ready to unleash your creativity and learn how to make DIY fabric tile coasters in a fun and simple way!

Recreated Designs

DIY Tile Table (as Seen on TikTok)

If you are familiar with TikTok, you definitely have seen this DIY tile table that went viral. I decided to take IKEA lack table and tile the hell out of it 😁 , And I will tell you, it was so much easier than I thought!

April

How to Transform an Old Coffee Table With Mosaic

I love finding old vintage coffee tables in auctions and could instantly see the potential in this little piece.

Susan Goode

Deep Fryer Stand

I don't know about you but I do a lot of deep frying. And I keep my deep fryer outside. The poor thing stays outside 365 days a year. So what I've learned is that when winter comes, I need to cover it before the rain starts. Even though it's under my patio cover, the wind will still get rain into the fryer. Then when I heat up the oil, I have an over flow issue due to the water and oil. So after ruining my stone counter top once, I came up with a plan to help in case I ever have that problem come up again. The goal is to not have it happen again but we will have a storm pop up out of no where during the spring (especially this spring).So using some items I had laying around the house I was able to make a cool little stand for the counter top and it's working great.My total cost for this project was less than $10 but again, I had all of this stuff laying around the house from left over projects. If you needed to purchase everything, I would say you could do this for around $50.I couldn't find anything like this in a store.

Lisa L Hall

Old Coffee Table Makeover Transformation With Mosaic Glass Tiles

I just love the design of these little Vintage Mid Century coffee tables with their sleek dansette legs and so when I see them in junk shops or jumble sales I just have to rescue them!It's great fun to up cycle to give a more up to date look using pretty little glass mosaic tiles. MMmm so many designs and gorgeous coloured tiles to choose from.

Susan Goode