How to Hang Pictures on Tiles – Step-by-Step Guide for Wall Decor

Tiles are difficult to work with compared to wood or cement. Because tiles are prone to breakage, staining, and damage much more than any other material. But you can still hang pictures on tiles. And you don’t even need to seek professional help to accomplish that.

This manual will explain the step-by-step process of successfully hanging pictures on walls. By following these, you can get guaranteed results and make the tiles at your house your canvas to showcase your taste in arts and crafts.   

How to Hang Pictures on Tiles

Step#01 Gathering Vital Materials:

Start by selecting and laying out all the important materials you may need. Laying them out saves time. These include: 

• Pictures in order of placement
• Adhesive strips or hooks
• A soft cloth 
• Rubbing alcohol

Having the needed instruments close by will ensure that the whole process goes on smoothly and permits you to work with optimal accuracy and momentum.

Step#02 Cleaning the Tile Surface:

The first step is to dust off any excess debris from the surface you plan to utilize for your chosen artwork. For this, use a soft cloth and rubbing alcohol. Rubbing alcohol will get rid of all sorts of artifacts, which include:

• residue 
• Dust 
• Grease
• Soil 
• Stains 

These contaminants, if not removed, can hinder the adhesion of the glue. More so, you might only be able to get to some of the crevices once the picture is up on the tile. 

Step#03 Estimating and Marking the Area: 

The worst nightmare would be if you make a wrong indentation and find out later on that your picture could look better in that place. So, be very careful in measuring and marking where you want your artwork on the tile. This ensures that the picture will go exactly where you envision it. 

Step#04 Deciding the Position of the adhesive Strip or Hook:

Once you have marked where the picture will go, decide upon the placement of the adhesive strip accordingly. Make indentations if you need to. You can use multiple strips according to the size and weight of the picture so that the image is safely mounted and any accidents can be avoided. 

Step#05 Applying the adhesive Strip or Hook:

After deciding where the strip must go, apply the adhesive strip to the tile. It is important to read the guidelines of the adhesive you are using. Each adhesive has its application technique and drying time. If you are unaware, the adhesive might not stick to the tile, and the durability will be compromised. 

Step#06 Allowing the Adhesive to dry and set:

As explained, every brand of adhesive strip has its own drying time. But mostly, the range lies between half an hour to an hour. 

So be patient!

Any less time will make the adhesive far less efficient as it will fail to achieve its ideal strength. 

Step#07 Hanging the Picture:

Carefully adjust the picture on the strip and move around until your desired arrangement is achieved. Once the placement is finalized, press onto the adhesive strip firmly to stick the picture on it. In case the strip is unable to hold the picture’s weight down. Add additional strips. You can adjust the picture until it suspends easily.  

Step#08 Using the Level:

The next step is to see if you have placed the picture correctly. Use a leveling tool or scale to straighten the picture. This is important as the whole idea might look off-grid and poorly planned if pictures are not aligned and parallel. 

Step#09 Making necessary Adjustments: 

You still have the freedom to switch things around until you are happy with the outcome. So, make as many adjustments as you like. 

Step#10 Evaluating the Placement:

Now, take a deep breath and assess your work so far. The visual aesthetics and the cohesiveness should be up to the mark. If it still doesn’t cut it for you, re-analyze it. Make any last-minute changes, if necessary, like dusting off residual dust, adding more pictures, adding lights, etc., and then you are done. Enjoy. 

My Opinion

You should know the picture’s weight and whether the adhesive strip can suspend it. Please do not use too much force while pressing the picture on the strip, or it may damage it. Before starting, be careful of the weight of the object you plan to hang.

Then, pick the adhesive strips accordingly. Abstain from using too much pressure, or it may harm or break the tile surface. Consistently check the adhesive strips to ensure they remain safely plastered to the tile. In case you notice loosening, it is time for a Re-do.