Installing Beveled Subway Tiles

 Beveled subway tiles are the perfect choice for any room where you want to add some variation and texture. You can use beveled subway tiles in the bathroom, kitchen, shower, and even in the basement. A beveled tile gives your space a three-dimensional feel, and although beveled subway tiles aren't as resilient as polished tiles they are stronger and will stand up better to wear and tear. You will also find that beveled subway tiles are easy to care for and install, they can be cut to custom lengths, you can use adhesive below the bevels for a tight fit and you can paint them in any color of your choosing.

There are many different beveled subway tiles available on the market today. The first step in deciding which subway tile beveled you want to install is to measure the area you want to cover with subway tile. If you choose to use beveled tiles you will need to measure the width and height of the space you want to cover. Most beveled subway tiles come in standard sizes but if you need to have a size quote including beveled edges give us a call and we will be happy to work with you.

When measuring for beveled subway tiles, be sure to take into account the space behind the tiles. You may need extra space to walk around the space so be sure that you measure from behind the beveled edge to the wall behind it. This extra space will be necessary for the edges of the beveled tile to lay against. Don't forget to measure for beveled edges at the joints where the beveled tile and other tiles will be connected.

Installing beveled subway tiles requires some tools that are available at your local home improvement store. Metals can be purchased in increments of tenths of an inch. Drill bits with no more than a half-inch head should be used when cutting any materials. Cutting a piece too small can be difficult when applying pressure with the drill on the beveled subway tile white.

Beveled Subway Tiles

Once the beveled tile has been purchased and attached it to the tiling surface with the right kind of adhesive, the beveled tiles will be ready for installation. Marking the location on the wall where the beveled tile will be located with pencils or a dry erase board is essential. It will be hard to make any mistakes once the tile is installed. To help keep track of where each tile goes simply string the beveled subway tiles. Make sure to allow an even spacing between them. Applying spacers between tiles will help avoid gaps between them.

When installing beveled subway tile in a new building, it will be important to remove all preexisting covering such as ceiling insulation before laying down the beveled tile. The tile should be laid on a plywood subfloor that has been scoured and sealed. Laying down a plywood underlayment will also be helpful in not only helping the tile adhere to the sub floor but in also preventing water from penetrating the tile. If moisture is penetrating the beveled tile it will cause the tile to expand which will cause it to crack. Also be sure to clean any area on the sub floor that may be dripping or leaking.

Another simple way to install beveled white subway tile is with interlocking vinyl mastic. Each piece of the beveled tile is securely pressed into place with the help of interlocking vinyl mastic. When installing the beveled tile and using the vinyl mastic be sure to have all edges overlap by about half an inch. This will give the beveled tiles a nice neat professional look. Once installed the mastic will need to be scraped off so that you do not get any left over sharp edges.

Installing beveled subway tiles can be a great project for the do-it-yourselfer. There are many different beveled subway tile patterns available, however be sure to have a design picked out prior to beginning the installation. This will make the job go much more smoothly. If you are a beginner and have never installed beveled subway tiles before then hiring a contractor would be the best choice. They will be able to get the job done right the first time.