How to Layout a Room for Tiling

Tiling a floor can be a lengthy home improvement project. In fact, it can take upward of 10 hours for every 8-by-10 foot area. However, you can save a lot of money by doing this project yourself. Be sure to take the layout step very seriously, as careful planning and measurements are needed to ensure a successful job.

Tape measure
Pencil
Chalk line
Tiles

Instructions

- 1
  Measure each side of the room you're planning to tile. Divide these measurement in half and mark the midpoints.
- 2
  Snap chalk lines from one midpoint to another to divide the space into four sections.
- 3
  Add a dry row of tiles along the chalk lines, starting at the middle corner. Set tile spacers between each one to represent the tile joints that will be grouted.
- 4
  Measure the length of space between the last full sized tile and the edge of the surface you're tiling. This space should be two inches or larger. If it's smaller than two inches, move the row of tiles past the center mark slightly to correct the issue.
- 5
  Repeat steps three and four using the second chalk line. Once the tiles are spaced so that you never have to cut one smaller than two inches, the layout is complete, and you can start installing the tiles.

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