Installing tiles is a process that requires careful prep and attention to detail. Here's a step-by-step guide for basic floor or wall tile installation:br br br ---br br Tools & Materials You'll Need:br br Tilesbr br Tile adhesive (thinset mortar)br br Notched trowelbr br Tile spacersbr br Tile cutter or wet sawbr br Levelbr br Chalk line or laser levelbr br Grout & grout floatbr br Spongebr br Bucketbr br Measuring tapebr br Rubber mallet (optional)br br br br ---br br Step-by-Step Process:br br 1. Surface Preparationbr br Clean the surface: It should be clean, dry, and level. Remove dust, grease, or any loose particles.br br Repair uneven areas: Use a leveling compound if needed.br br br 2. Plan the Layoutbr br Find the center: Use a chalk line or laser level to find the center of the room or wall.br br Dry lay tiles: Lay out a row of tiles (without adhesive) to see how they fit and where you might need to cut.br br br 3. Apply Tile Adhesivebr br Mix the thinset as per manufacturer’s instructions.br br Spread it with the flat side of the trowel, then comb it with the notched side.br br Work in small sections so the adhesive doesn’t dry before you lay the tiles.br br br 4. Lay the Tilesbr br Press tiles into the adhesive firmly.br br Use spacers between tiles to maintain even grout lines.br br Check level regularly and make adjustments.br br br 5. Cutting Tilesbr br Use a tile cutter or wet saw for precise cuts around edges or obstacles (pipes, corners).br br br 6. Let It Setbr br Let the tiles set for 24 hours (or as recommended) without walking on them.br br br 7. Apply Groutbr br Remove spacers.br br Mix grout and use a grout float to push it into joints.br br Wipe off excess with a damp sponge, rinsing frequently.br br br 8. Clean & Seal (Optional)br br After grout dries (usually 24 hours), polish off any haze.br br Apply grout sealer if needed, especially in wet areas like bathrooms.