Never tiled before? Same here - but that didn’t stop us. With help from Rachel Andersen, I tackled a vertical subway tile backsplash with zero spacers. The result? Clean lines, bold design, and a ...

Remove the spacers after the tiles have had time to firm up and while you can still reach them without disturbing the tiles.

Remove the spacers after the tiles have had time to firm up and while you can still reach them without disturbing the tiles.

10. Dry-fit Tiles Lay some tiles in the room prior to using thinset to get a sense of the layout. Start at the center line and work outwards, being sure to add tile spacers between the tiles.

Install tiles from the center, moving outward and continually checking that everything is level. Plastic spacers will ensure that the gaps between tiles (where your grout will go) are even; leave ...

Peel-and-stick tiles rarely look like the real thing, but you can help to upgrade the final result by adding one simple step to your installation.