Changing the Tiling Around your Toilet

Change tiling around your toilet with Dremel DSM20 Compact Saw
You need
  • Chisel
  • Hammer
  • Grouting pad
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Sandpaper
  • Tile adhesive
  • Tile spacers
  • New tiles
  • Grout
L: Length, W: Width, H: Height, D: Diameter

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1 6
Use chisel and hammer to chip off old tiles

Chip off your old tiles using a chisel and hammer and sand down existing grout so that the surface is smooth – or, if necessary, get the wall skimmed, as you need a perfectly even surface on which to tile.

Step 2 6
Create a plan for your tiling by measuring

Measure your wall dimensions and your tiles to create a plan for your tiling. Then find the center of the wall and decide your tiling plan working from the center towards the outside edges/corners to give yourself even tile cuts at either end.

Step 3 6
Apply adhesive and the tiles evenly

In order to start to tile using your plan, ensure that you remove your toilet flush plate so that you can tile up to the service hole. Apply adhesive evenly all over the wall. Then, accurately apply the whole new tiles using tile spacers to ensure they are all equally spaced apart from each other.

Step 4 6
Use Dremel DSM20 compact saw and Diamond Tile Wheel to cut tiles

Cut the remaining tiles for the wall edges, corners, around the service hole and the back of the toilet using your Dremel DSM20 compact saw and the Dremel DSM Edge Guide and the Dremel DSM540 Diamond Tile Wheel.

Step 5 6
Apply cut tiles to the wall

Apply the cut tiles to the wall, following your design.

Step 6 6
Finish off by grouting and place toilet roll holder

Finish off by grouting and when that’s dry, screw in a toilet roll holder – or even better, apply one with a suction pad so there’s no need to drill - and you’re done!


Warning

To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manuals for all tools used in this project. Wear eye and respiratory protection. Use clamps to support work piece whenever practical.