How to begin to lay out floor tile in a small bathroom

floortiling

I have a small bathroom 58×52
Do I need to start in center of room
Can I start on wall. Less cutting.
How do I make sure tile is square on the floor in case wall is not plumb.

Tile is 12×12. 6pcs across 4 pcs down.

Best Answer

In the case of a very small bathroom I tend to lay the tile out on the doorway, where the pattern and position are most conspicuous. I usually center either a tile or a joint. In the case of 12" tiles this is even more impactful, as an off-center doorway catches the eye.

Then, lay out tiles in both directions and see how they interact with walls, plumbing fixtures, and cabinetry.

Almost any project should be undergone with this approach--ask yourself what will be seen and noticed most often, and make compromises where necessary to fulfill that goal. In this case, the number of cuts you have to make for a project intended to last many years is irrelevant.

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