tiling on wonky wall!

[sjackie]

I have tiled the end wall in my bathroom (above the end of the bath) I am about to tile the longer side wall when I realised that this wall isn't straight (the end wall was perfectly straight)- measuring the height of the wall one end is about 3/4 inch higher than the other end (this is from the top of the bath to the ceiling). What is the best way of tiling it so I don't end up with a wonky line of tiles around the top? looking at other replies would it be a good idea to tile vertically rather than horizontally starting at the shorter end of the wall so that I could get the rows to gradually go up at the other end (i.e making some of the gaps a bit wider as I go)?

 

[Zampa]

Im no tiler, but I would have thought that if you attept that it might look worse if the tiles dont run in a line.

If the tiles are white and the grouts white it will probably be ok..althought saying that, if the tiles are wite and your ceiling is white then I doubt if you will notice it once everything is dry.,..

There are plenty of good tilers on here who will give you some ideas though..hang on...

 

[sjackie]

thanks for that, the tiles and ceiling are white and as I'm only 5'2" I don't look at the top of the wall when I'm in the bath/shower anyway !!

 

[Jasonb]

Cut the top row of tiles anything else will look wrong especially if you try to hang a mirror or put up a shelf.

Jason

 

[olly_k]

I agree with Jasonb it will look an eyesore if anything other than level - start from bottom working up and 'straight cut' tiles at top to shape of ceiling - afterall it is the ceiling that isn't straight not the wall!
Also a plumb bob as well as a decent level won't harm!

 

[sjackie]

Thanks will do that