{"id":14951,"date":"2025-02-14T22:20:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T16:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/?p=14951"},"modified":"2025-03-11T14:19:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T08:49:11","slug":"diy-installation-guide-how-to-install-subway-tiles-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/ru\/diy-installation-guide-how-to-install-subway-tiles-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"(English) DIY Installation Guide: How to Install Subway Tiles Like a Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"qtranxs-available-languages-message qtranxs-available-languages-message-ru\">\u0418\u0437\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0442\u0435, \u044d\u0442\u043e\u0442 \u0442\u0435\u0445\u0442 \u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f\u0435\u043d \u0442\u043e\u043b\u044c\u043a\u043e \u0432 &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14951\" class=\"qtranxs-available-language-link qtranxs-available-language-link-en\" title=\"English\">English<\/a>&rdquo;. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/product-category\/subway-tiles\/\"><strong>Subway tiles<\/strong><\/a> have always been a hit in home decorating, rockin&#8217; a classic style that fits all sorts of rooms, from the kitchen to the loo. If you&#8217;re up to redoing your place or just wanna spruce it up a bit, figuring out how to slap those subway tiles up on your own can keep some cash in your pocket and still look like a pro did it. In this how-to, we&#8217;re gonna show you each step to nailing those subway tiles like a champ.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Go for Subway Tiles?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/product-category\/subway-tiles\/\"><strong>Subway tiles<\/strong><\/a> are the go-to for making your home look slick &#8217;cause they&#8217;re tough, simple to keep clean, and fight off water like a boss. They come in a bunch of colors and styles too. Top dogs like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/\"><b>Fea Ceramic<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> got these primo subway tiles that make your spot shine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Gear and Stuff You Gotta Have<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay so before jumping in, make sure you&#8217;ve got all the right gear and stuff to make this go off without a hitch:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/product-category\/subway-tiles\/\"><strong>Subway tiles<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/\"><b>Fea Ceramic<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ones)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue for tiles or thin-set goop<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiny gap keepers (tile spacers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tile snipper or a splashy saw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zigzaggy scraper (notched trowel)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filling paste (grout, smooth or gritty\u2014depends on how far apart your tiles are)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grout smoother (grout float)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straight-edger thingy (level)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measurement ribbon (measuring tape)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snap string (chalk line)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soaker-upper sponge and pail<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye protectors and hand covers (safety goggles and gloves)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 1: Make the Wall Ready<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting the wall all prepped up is key to making the tile stick for good. Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scrub That Wall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 You gotta get all the dust, oil, or sticky leftovers off the wall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get It Straight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Grab a level and make sure everything&#8217;s flat. If it&#8217;s wonky, slap on some leveling goop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Draw the Battle Lines<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Take your chalk and snap a line down the middle of the wall. That&#8217;s your guide for where those tiles will go.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Step 2: Slap On the Sticky Stuff<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prep the Sticky Stuff<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Do what the thin-set mortar or tile glue maker tells you for getting it ready.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lay Down the Sticky Stuff<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Grab a trowel with notches and slap on some sticky stuff on the wall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tackle it Bit by Bit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Don&#8217;t go slathering a ton of glue all over &#8217;cause it&#8217;ll get hard before you even stick those tiles on.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Step 3: Stick those Subway Tiles Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kickoff from the Middle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Start sticking the tiles down from that middle mark and go towards the edges from there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pop in Separators<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Slide in some tile separators to make sure all the tile gaps stay even.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trim Tiles as Needed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 If you need a tile to fit better, use a tile snipper or a wet saw so it&#8217;s just right near the borders and corners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ensure It&#8217;s Aligned<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Keep checking with a level to make things lined up neat and straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Step 4: Wait for the Settle<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give the glue at least a whole day, 24 hours, to set before you jump to what\u2019s next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 5: Smear on the Grout<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grout Prep<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Stir up that grout until it&#8217;s real smooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Laying on the Grout<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Grab a grout float and shove that grout right into those gaps between your tiles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cleaning Up<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Before that grout sets, take a wet sponge and swipe off any extra.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dry Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Sit tight and let the grout sit for as long as it says you should.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Step 6: Wrapping It Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Apply Sealer to Grout<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 To stop stains and limit water getting in, slap on some grout sealer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clean Up Tiles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Give the tiles a once-over with a neat wet rag.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check Out Your Handiwork!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The subway tiles you put in like a pro are all set to make your area look snazzy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Smart Moves for Top-Notch Results<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go for top-shelf subway tiles, think <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/\"><b>Fea Ceramic<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the long haul.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look over your sizes again before you start chopping tiles to cut down on scraps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throw in grout with some poppin&#8217; colors to nail that edgy fresh vibe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Might wanna use a tool to level your tiles so the whole thing lays down flat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Wrapping It Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up <a href=\"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/product-category\/subway-tiles\/\"><strong>subway tiles<\/strong><\/a> on your own is a satisfying task that spruces up your place. Grab the proper gear, supplies, and know-how, and you&#8217;ll nail a top-notch look. Opt for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/feaceramics.com\/\"><b>Fea Ceramic<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> subway tiles or mix it up with a different label, but sticking to this manual will give you the boldness to lay &#8217;em down right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take it slow, get your measurements spot on, and you&#8217;re on your way to a killer tile job that&#8217;ll hold up for ages. Have a blast with those tiles!<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0418\u0437\u0432\u0438\u043d\u0438\u0442\u0435, \u044d\u0442\u043e\u0442 \u0442\u0435\u0445\u0442 \u0434\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0443\u043f\u0435\u043d \u0442\u043e\u043b\u044c\u043a\u043e \u0432 &ldquo;English&rdquo;. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. 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