Learn How To Tile A Wall Like A Pro! DIY Friendly

[@miniliebenberg9644]

I’ll never do this myself, but I just love watching you work! It’s a stress reliever for me 😁

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Thanks for watching.

[@soupysoup931]

same. Watching Jeff do it is so satisfying. I literally watch the channel for fun and learn along the way

[@guan4197]

Me too, I never did this but I enjoy watching the video

[@catherinemushaw1956]

I would love to learn how to do this myself. I want my kitchen wall done and my bathroom walls done too.

[@kimh3331]

❤❤​@@Happy2bme2dae

[@dianaluis3313]

You're aways creating videos with a ridiculous amount of small tips and tricks that lead to a well thought out and beautiful final project. Thank you for being here. Your knowledge is so appreciated. And this video in particular is timed perfectly for our project. Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help! Have a great project!

[@JoshSullivan1]

When I did my own tile job on our kitchen a couple years ago, I did a ton of research and watched as many videos as I could find. Even still, I made a few errors that still bug me to this day. This is by _far_ the most comprehensive and clearly laid-out video on the subject. Well done, and thanks for putting this up for everyone to see!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Appreciate that, cheers!

[@larrybowers8323]

I don't care what Jeff is doing, all I want to do is watch and listen. Seriously, you are an educator above all else. Great work Jeff, love your work!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that! Cheers Larry!

[@mishajameson8939]

"Always buy the tile to fit the space." Nobody tells us this but you, Jeff. 10+

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

saves a lot of unnecessary work for sure. Cheers!

[@tomasom4497]

Always? Why not do it any way you want and be informed of all your options instead of just easy shortcuts? A pro would just fix the bows in the wall by either replacing the drywall with backerboard and using shims to make it flat and straight, or float it with cement, not let the bow in the wall dictate the tile or pattern. I get this is for beginners and laypeople, but why not be honest about all the options and ways to do things instead of just being all about cutting corners?

[@nothingtoseehere93]

Jeff is such a goddamn genius and all this content is free. Crazy

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Just happy to share my experience to help folks. Cheers!

[@latienlaurent]

I don’t know when I would need these skills but here I am watching the whole video. I just have a bit of an issue figuring out the imperial measuring units but you explain everything very well

[@Tonythetrucker1979]

You can use conversion calculators, Canada is a little weird that way, we're metric but we use both, we measure height in feet and inches, but distance in metres and kilometres lol

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Laurent, I appreciate you watching.

[@zachjoing3055]

"Take time to know the end from the beginning" That's a great way to think of the whole process. Nice video, thanks for sharing!

[@Grejegando]

Always appreciate your attention to details. Not many other DIY channels understand this. I love how you forget that you're a pro with a ton of experience when you make those videos and remember to mention all those details a homeowner is usually missing or unaware of, even down to the screw size, the name of the product, the tool,... everything a homeowner needs to know in order to have fewer regrets and frustrations. Thank you, Jeff!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help

[@rowanrigby8529]

😊

[@veronicaschuder5332]

Thanks so much! Your practical tips gave me the courage to do my own work. The guys I’ve hired in the past were so expensive and I still wasn’t happy.

[@poppacore6433]

I bet the moment you got tilers, and plumbers out of the mix when doing renovations your enjoyment in your work increased drastically. I'm constantly waiting for the tiler, and plumber to do their very minimal additions to my projects. I really need to follow your lead, Jeff.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Oh yes! I stopped sub trades and was much happier!

[@michellemurgia486]

Thank you so much for your videos! I've used your tips while painting in my house and friends' houses in the past few years and now I get people telling me I look like a pro when I do edges. Leading up to my first kitchen backsplash project in my house (first time ever attempting tile) I watched several of your tiling videos to educate myself. Right now my grout is drying and it looks great! And, miracle of miracles, I only made one trip to Lowes this week to get all the tools, and didn't have to make an emergency trip because your videos gave me all the info I needed to write a comprehensive shopping list! There were so many helpful things you pointed out, but special mention to the laser level and your advice (I think from a different video) to grind down the bottom row of tile so it's perfectly level even when my countertop wasn't--that made a huge difference! Oh, and your tip to clean as you go and keep yourself clean so the work can stay clean, that kept running through my head and it worked so well! Also, thank you to the cameraman and editor, you do a really good job and I'm grateful! (Anyone reading this, to prep for their own tile project, go watch a few more of his videos on tiling because there are more nuggets of wisdom spread across videos! Don't stop at just one!)

[@joycechan9221]

Your videos helped us renovate a house all by ourselves! Thank you so much!

[@egrojnagrom]

This guy is the real deal. I can't tell you how many times i used course drywall screws on old boxes.

[@aaudain1]

You do take your time and explain even a child will understand because of your clear explanation 👍💯😎✋️

[@ChasinRainbows4evr]

You are such a good teacher! You explain so much, and give so many tricks of the trade. Love watching your videos.

[@fatmongo]

After working with 12x24 tiles it's such a pleasure to go back to normal sized tiles. Love the finished edge of the rondec trim.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Steve, I for one will be happy when large format tile is out of fashion again.

[@sarahameerat467]

If we are tiling in between the cabinets, can we avoid using the trims at the sides?

[@guan4197]

In my country, I never found the informative videos like your channel...thank you

[@abbcc555]

I absolutely love this channel. Great presentation, great production, great everything. I'm dead serious when I say that the way Jeff shows and explains stuff gave me the confidence to buy an old house and I couldn't be happier. One thing though, I know you guys have 110V but still, gotta respect the angry pixies. Aanyway, I think I've watched every video you've ever put out on this channel and it's always a joy when I get the notification of a new one. Greetings from Finland.

[@jerrystark3587]

It is always enjoyable to watch someone work when they know what the hell they are doing. Well done!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks 👍 Cheers Jerry!

[@dylan-nguyen]

One day Jeff, I’ll buy my dream home with only structural upgrades and live my weekends with projects using your videos! Also Ugh I can’t wait for Sonopan to hit the US for my home cinema!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Hopefully soon!

[@thehollis91]

Masterclass. Thats a fine tutorial Sir. Just refreshing my confidence before starting a bathroom project. Thank you.

[@MsCristiana72]

Such a great tutorial. You are a great instructor! I feel more confident doing the tiling by myself. Thank you so much!

[@alexwilmotpt]

I have to say, your videos are OUTSTANDING! After getting to grips with a jackhammer to demolish a concrete table, and having received a RIDICULOUS quote to "spruce up" a few rooms, I went "I'm doing it myself!" Fourth video and counting of yours today and cannot WAIT to get started. You've already covered five things I would have done wrong! 😂

[@soupysoup931]

you seem so excited and fired up to do the work and teachin', love that

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I love working in other people's houses!

[@mamausher8131]

“Only two ways… right and wrong.” I love it.

[@dustinclark8946]

Exactly what I needed Jeff. Like you're reading my mind

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Mission accomplished. Cheers!

[@amazingfinishestechniques3476]

Great video!! It is a pleasure to see a skilled person working. 💪

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that! Cheers!

[@TheKirstebee]

Greetings from Melbourne Australia 😀Thanks for all your wonderful videos Jeff! I have followed your advice - started with painting, got comfortable with that, didn’t think I could do tiling but decided to give it a go! Next I chickened out - was going to hire a tiler, but then got courageous and decided to give it a go! Shout out to the ladies at Beaumont tiles who were very supportive! I’m really enjoying it actually. Somehow it is very zen once you get in the groove…Once I got the thin set brew right (I mixed my own) and it was a good consistency (think Hommus) I could get good coverage. The only thing I got wrong was using the spacers the wrong way round - I put them horizontal not vertical like you showed and that side is wider by 1mm 🤪. Took me ages to figure out why my laundry splash back was 15 mm higher than I expected! 🤣 I decided to remove the tiles and start again to get it perfect so that’s my job for today… It was educational to see how well I covered the tiles so not a waste of time at all. I will persevere and enjoy my splash back all the more for the challenge of creating it 💃💃💃💃

[@bradbaker9856]

Throughout watching this video I kept wanting to hit the like button every time you did something cool but I hit the like button damn near at the beginning of the video so I couldn't if I could I would hit the like button like 15-20 times throughout this video!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Brad, happy to share my experience.

[@dan3nad]

This guy probably helped make billions combined from his knowledge, respect

[@emilyro_sews]

Thanks so much! Grouting was pretty tough, but your instructions were great. Will come back to your channel for future prijects

[@jonellekatene3703]

I'm glad I found you before I started my diy. Thank you

[@robertgiresi9515]

1:08:12 Love the coarse thread screw hack when running into a stripped out machine screw thread for the wall plugs. That's something I'm not sure I would have been able to figure out on my own.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

It's always the little things Robert. Cheers!

[@bobby9823]

thanks for sharing your wisdom. like the way you went to plan "b" without having a hissy fit like i would have. great info.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosita8abdullah306]

Very good information and tips. In Asia the houses are made of totally bricks for the wall. Therefore, much harder to hack wall and materials used are slightly different.

[@hllymchll]

this is the exact tile and placement Ive been wanting to do for years

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Holly, super easy!

[@bradyschwab8609]

Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Brady!

[@fortheearth]

Thanks for these truly helpful tips. We really appreciated this video and the charming narration.

[@jamesdempsey7839]

Jeff I thank you for your teaching methods I’ve learned a lot from your videos tips & tricks keep them coming 👏👏👏👏👏

[@BeeKaye]

Perfect timing! Love all of your videos.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Brenda!

[@MelF5]

You are awesome.... God knows how much I've learned from you... thank youuu

[@dcq5381]

The first tip about the bows and bends in the walls is great. If your doing something bigger format or baseboards how do you address that all to be flat when the wall is not flat. Those gaps behind baseboard drive me nuts

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

The quality of the masterpeice is all relevant to the quality of the canvas. Cheers!

[@shaylennaidoo]

Why did I not see this video before my project. I saw your other backsplash video but this one included some new tips. 😮

[@richardbianco3193]

I enjoyed this, did you change the title? I could have sworn it used to be only two cuts. Either way, you are my favorite YT channel, I have learned so much and would love to show you all the work I've done on our home. I put subway tile in horizontal layout, thankfully the wall was flat.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

We are experimenting with our titles and thumbnails at the moment. Cheers and congrats on your install.

[@amiekienzle7597]

Hi Jeff, I love your channel! My husband and I bought an older home and have been do renovations ourself when we can. Every new project brings me back to you for answers! Currently we are looking to gut our guest bathroom. I want to take out the tub and install a tiled walk in shower. I have been looking at tile ready shower pans, but I haven’t found a good explanation on how to properly install it. We live in Florida the install would be on our slab. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thank you so much!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

simply install the tile base like any regular shower base. then tile over it once you have installed your waterproofing system and tied the walls to the base. Cheers!

[@amiekienzle7597]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY do you have a video on how to install a regular base? I have found some about how to install on a wood subfloor but can’t find anything on how to install on a concrete slab.

[@lyndonklymchuk7391]

Great video! Love the advice and how your experience lets you solve problems like the screw for the electrical box so quickly! I would have had to fight with that for a long time! I’m not doing backsplash tile but thought I would pick up something by watching this video early anyway. I laughed out loud when you pulled out the electrical tape and said you didn’t cut yourself haha 😂 Hi from Regina SK!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Lyndon from Saskatchewan!!!!

[@taylor3014]

Good sense and simple points that added together = Genius !! Great video :))

[@colleenfi9111]

Yup, sage advice. A joy to watch. @ 52:51, easy going, so much like Bob Ross at the canvass.

[@sarahslater2582]

This video was so helpful. If you have upper (all the way) and lower cabinets (partial) in a laundry room- would you start the tile in the corner with the upper and no lower and work over? Since the tiles would be at foot level behind a washer/ dryer?

[@kittrich2011]

Another awesome instructional video , thank you so much !!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

My pleasure! Cheers!

[@ColeighColeWee]

I would love to become an apprentice just to watch you work. I do have a question though, if one were to do a shorter backslash with floor tile, would they need something to round the edge of the tile? Maybe a schluter stick? Or could it still look okay as a blunt edge?

[@anonymousperson4242]

Great job! My only complaint is that the aftershots of your final product are covered up by images of links to your other videos at the end of this video.

[@tay13666]

Same

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks for the tip!

[@robertgiresi9515]

I noticed the same thing Anonymous Person. There's a computer hack you could apply to remove those annoying tiles at the end of the video. It's too complicated to explain in a comment but you can youtube videos showing you how to do it.

[@anonymousperson4242]

@@robertgiresi9515 Thank you, I'll check it out

[@jamesboylan45]

I've been a pro Tiler for 22 years. I've always used normal run of the mill masonry bits for drilling through tiles. If its heavily glazed, a hole punch or even a screw can be used to mark the hole by lightly tapping the screw over the mark where you want the hole. There's no need to by expensive carbide bits, especially for wall tiles!!

[@klosettreat]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@mauriciocarrillo7]

Could you please share the model of your de Walt laser ? Thanks for the great video. I’m your fan 😁

[@cfomusic73]

I'm in the business and I always tell my customers to pick out a backsplash or floor tile or shower tile that they really want then I make sure we perform the proper layout that best fits the size. Never buy a tile just because it fits...... That's what tile cutters and saws are for. You said you didn't want to cut anything but yet you still needed to cut around the outlet and the drywall with tools. I have a few thousand invested in tile cutting tools because this is what I do but for the average homeowner they can get away with a $20 snap cut tool at Home Depot or Lowe's and still get the tile that they want.

[@AdamS-lh2ug]

I’d just like to add that you can rent tools too in a lot of cases. I agree, I don’t know a lot of homeowners out there with grinders. A homeowner could cut the drywall with just a utility knife. It’s not quick but if you’re only doing it for one project…

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I teach homeowners to own a grinder. it is a versatile tool. The advice to buy something that fits does not mean they have to pick something ugly. this is much more appealing to the eye than tile with cuts.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

just because you let customers supply the tile does not mean there isn't room to measure first and save a ton of time. for yourself. Cheers!

[@cfomusic73]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY most of the kitchen remodels we do have multiple walls that are getting a backsplash installed so a certain sized tile may work great for one wall but the other won't so that's why we typically don't worry about tile size and just spend a little time prior to laying it to see what works best for both walls. Just so happened you only had one wall to backsplash which actually worked great for you. And honestly Jeff I like the way your backsplash turned out. Keep up the great videos. Love them

[@maggieborjanovic]

Thank you Jeff! One question, did you remove corner spacers before grouting? You pushed them in deep but I haven’t see you removing it?

[@HenrikGronwall]

Haha.. ultracolor is truly crazy! I kind of like the extreme strength of it though. I had to split my 4 bathroom walls (5m2 x 4) grouting in to 4 steps using Ultracolor... and then I still worked so hard i was sweating. My first bucket had to be trashed because it hardened in the bucket and I was too stressed with the sponging of the grout to clean it in time. Biggest downside, once you get a hang of it, is you have to clean your tools, buckets etc x 4 so it takes much longer to complete the project.

[@zappafan3473]

jeff, I absolutely love your content and have been devouring it. On this tiling project, would it be horrible to install the shelf brackets on the sheet rock so just the shaft of the bracket comes through the tile? I realize there'd be some measuring out to get them all on a similar spot relative to the tile and probably some need to rip a half inch off the shelf lumber so it fits also. Otherwise, any reason not to approach it this way? Many thanks.

[@codynirschel7092]

There is a ledger stone I want to put on an interior wall Rock Ridge Yukon I am having a heck of a time trying to figure out how to wrap a corner with it. It actually had an 1/8” wire backer

[@matthewrick]

Haha hitting the “coffee” before floating the grout

[@ThatLewisLife]

Holy crap, I got it! You're the BOB ROSS of contractors.

[@EmeryEwizabif]

Would a 1/4 in spacer and grout application look ok with this layout? Measuring my kitchen and that would get me closer to the cabinets where the 1/8 would leave me shy. Just not sure how the drying and extra space would work with the vertical. Thanks or the vid! Already have a chandelier installed thanks to the channel.

[@ScottAbell911]

“Buy the tile that fits” Wife- “I like THIS tile” Me- “it doesn’t fit the space” Also me- (making the cuts)

[@evanthomas3161]

Great video! Maybe I missed it but, what kind of adhesive did you use for the tile?

[@aledzbuilders]

Very educational... thanks for sharing 👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

So nice of you. Cheers!

[@flatroc1]

As a plumber, i've spent my life assuring my work is level, straight and plumb. But quite off my perfect work will look crooked because of off level structure or fixture surrounding my work. very maddening. thank for the vid.

[@annestone5634]

I love watching your videos cuz you make it real! Love the details. At one point you mentioned your favorite laser level?? How do I find it.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

just follow our amazon store link in the video description.Cheers!

[@lisaworleyable]

❤❤❤IAM SO GRATEFUL FOR YOU AND ALL YOU DO FOR US HERE. GOD BLESS YOU 🙏

[@GG-xz7nv]

Looks great! Was this a white or light grey grout used? Love the result!

[@Khizionic]

This video was long due, Thanks

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Khizar!

[@brentplouffe6146]

Great video. What is the name of the electrical 2-part cover you used over the tile? Thanks.

[@diedrich13]

Hey Jeff!! Thanks for all your insights. I remodeled my moms old house and thought it came out good, but after watching your videos, I wish I saw them first. I keep saying yeah had that issue through many of your videos lol. Ever want to come to the US and help me with my kitchen remodel for a video :) I have a lot of remodel stuff to be done but on my own Is tough… can I borrow your crew if your busy :). Thanks for all your insights and all you do. Cheers!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

We will see. I need to get my work visa first!

[@boppins]

Finished doing my shower remodel and saved all the receipts. When I was buying tools I was tempted to go with the cheaper ones, but went with the nice ones in the end. Turns out, the tools were just a fraction of what everything else costs. So the moral is, buy good tools. You skipped your own tip about leaving a little grout in the bag for touch ups! :) Also, would it be wise to drill the holes for the brackets before you do grout? In case you crack the tile, it's easier to replace without grout (I'm assuming).

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

if you are working with glass or porcelain sure. When I am working with ceramic I am never concerned about cutting on the thinset is dry. Cheers!

[@murphyrp01]

Another quality video Jeff

[@nakho3550]

Question. I replaced my countertop with marble, which was not as thick as the old material. The new countertop is another 1/4 to 1/8 smaller and therefore there's a gap between the backsplash and the countertop. How to I go about filling in this space? Should I use grout and the caulking since it's near the sink?

[@stacyromanchuk]

I have to say I’m not a fan of the layout but after helping my brother-in-law tile his bathroom and running into that exact same issue with the tile looking like crap I can’t disagree with you. Awesome job as always! Also is this your new home? The old church?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

working at my daughters house today. the church reno series starts in 2 weeks. Cheers!

[@JOIHIINI]

When you do this you're factoring in the spacer height into your final measurement correct?

[@fia8079]

Do you have a video of how to put some kind of hooks or something in bricks for climbing roses on bricks ?

[@hudaf79]

I'm fairly new to the channel so I'm not sure if I'm missing something here... do you list all of the products used in your videos somewhere? I see you list some things but not all... like the glaze and the grout.. it would be so helpful to have links or at least the exact name so that I don't screw up and get the wrong thing... plus you'd get commission! So it's a win win!! You also mentioned a different glaze to not get because it drys too fast... so i wanna make sure i don't get it... Btw! Thanks so much for the videos... you're literally all i watched almost all weekend!! I'm obsessed!!!!

[@tianaridgway7710]

This guy is the bob Ross of tile 😅❤

[@marcconner8382]

On finished wall board, the high can be mud. Either case, unless extreme, float off the high and strech it out.

[@jessicamaldonado5784]

Jeff, would this still work on a wall with paint, not directly on hard backer?

[@JoshuaStacey-b4s]

Is there anyway to grout a wall in installments without risking having the grout colour not match perfectly i.e., only mix partial bag (which you don't recomend) or mix a whole bag for each event?

[@MrApaHotel]

What is your opinion about using a sponge (likte in the video) verses using a sponge with a handle?

[@sandrica5081]

Why do we not use the trim piece on the wall side?

[@TheMailenawesomeshow]

Your are the best guys !!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Pablo!

[@sancop]

Are you tiling on drywall? What did you prep it with?

[@Laborchet]

Watching this video to learn and prepare to tile backsplash accent wall on a half bath, thanks for the video and so far already learned a lot and havent gotten to the actual glueing and laying of the tile yet, BUT! i hear you say the bags are 3mm thick and what you meant is 3mil as in 0.003 inches. not 3 millimeters, i think youre in canada so maybe theres confusio between the metric system and the MILs off an inch. Our imperial system is so confusing and hard to use compared to metric..

[@Aepek]

Could also work out of multiple boxes as well, right?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sure.

[@MrMitty]

You’re using 1/4.x 3/16 v notch for this size of tile? Wouldn’t 1x4 x 3/8 be more suitable?

[@abdulhunter6061]

Im young but because of your knowledge people think I've been doint this for years

[@vidalexperience]

Needed this! Thanks Jeff!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Julian, Happy to help!

[@tpcoachfix]

When I have to make a mark or a line on the tile, I put a piece of painters tape on the tile, then I can write on the tape.

[@jamesboylan45]

Pro tip! NEVER mix the whole bag of powder. Always keep some behind, because if you mix it too wet, you have powder left to stiffen the mix. That goes for adhesives & grouts.

[@robertgiresi9515]

35:21 Love the extra adjective in there!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@eddieblaylock950]

Do you have to use Hardy Backer board to tile a backsplash

[@amiekienzle7597]

How do you feel about using muscle bound instead of thinset?

[@kayakuprising5914]

Where can I get that trim/edge?