Metro 7 5cm x 30cm wall tiles.
Tiling a wall with metro tiles.
In old houses it s often better to removed old crumbling plaster and use plasterboard to create a flat finish.
There s no denying it the metro tile is one of the most popular tile designs in the home and it s easy to see why.
Simple to lay in a variety of different metro tile patterns easy to maintain and with its suitability for numerous rooms it s often the go to choice for an up to date and stylish tiled look.
Scoop out a golf ball sized amount of adhesive onto a notched trowel and spread enough adhesive in a thin layer over the wall to hang 2 3 tiles at a time.
There are some practical considerations to bear in mind.
Metro s do use more grout that larger scale tiles so buy enough to finish the job.
From contemporary kitchens to traditional bathrooms minimalist spaces maximalist rooms and everything in between there will be a metro wall tile design to suit you.
How to tile a wall with metro tiles in a brick bond pattern because metro tiles are often ceramic in most cases when laying metro tiles you can use any type of adhesive.
Start applying the adhesive in a bottom corner about 1 tile length away from the bottom and side of the wall leaving space for the edge tiles.
So let s look at the basics of wall tile installation that will make everything go a lot smoother less frustrating and less costly.
Available in 12 colours deep metro gives you the iconic subway tile feel with a modern twist.
The classic metro tile is reimagined in this beautiful and high quality ceramic tile.
They require a lovely flat surface so no lumps and bumps.
However wall tile installation has its own set of rules that you dare break at your own risk.
After all the penalty for poorly installed wall tile is a lifetime of having to look at the stuff.
Whether you re looking for wall tiles for bathroom to help with a new design wanting to use metro tiles in your kitchen or even to tile a fireplace find inspiration with a selection of our favourite metro tile designs below.
At 10mm thick the centre of the deep metro tile is framed around a more defined bevel around the edges.
Flat 10cm x 30cm tiles.
Metro wall tile is a collection of essentials in ceramic wall tiles and tile trims.