How to Mount Tile Baseboards

Mark a cut line across each tile at 4 or 6 inches using the ruler and pencil. Selecting a 4-or 6-inch height protects your wall against water damage when you mop.

Cut enough tiles to line the base of your wall using the tile cutter, ensuring the blade cuts the tile at the cut line.

Apply a 1/4-inch thick layer of quick-set grout along the entire base of the wall using the grout knife. Ensure the grout covers an area equal to the height of the cut tiles.

Press the tiles into the grout, dividing each one with a plastic spacer that will keep the space between the tiles at a uniform distance.

Remove the spacers.

Apply enough grout to fill gaps between the tiles using the tip of the grout knife.

Drag the grout knife's tip between each tile to create a U-shaped surface within the grout.

Wipe away excess grout from between the tiles first using the tip of the grout knife then using the wet cotton cloth to remove anything the grout knife doesn't get. Excess grout consists of any grout that squishes up past the surface of the tile.

Tilt one of the two-by-fours sideways, so it leans against the tile. You don't have to press hard. The weight of the wood will support the tiles and keep them pressed against the wall.

Sand any rough grout from between the tiles using the rotary sander fitted with the 120-grit sandpaper.

Apply one coat of grout sealer to the grout using the paintbrush. As you apply the sealant, the grout will appear dark as it gets wet, so apply enough sealant that there are no dry patches.