How To Do A Tile Shower Wall

Plan your tile layout so that it doesn t leave you with less than 2 inches of tile on the bottom or top.

How to do a tile shower wall.

Apply the thinset use a 1 4 x 1 4 notched trowel to spread thin set over the first area to be tiled. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Also if you re tiling a ceiling in the shower x77 is a fantastic option. Hold the trowel at a 45 degree angle to spread the adhesive then use the notched edge to leave grooves in the adhesive.

Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast. Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

This shower tile is 12 x 24 inches and we decided to have 6 inch pieces on the bottom and top. Run a damp sponge over the backer board in the area you intend to tile. Mark your tile layout. Mortar is essential for a firm and solid foundation for your shower tile.

You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. You should start from. Use a level to measure where you will lay your first course of tiles. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall.

Prepare the tile for mortar. Turn over the trowel to the notched side and comb over in one direction. These air pockets help the tile adhere better. Determine how much tile you ll need.

Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut all the tiles. How to tile a shower wall 1. Nobody wants a tile to fall of the ceiling and hurt someone or crack a shower pan tile. Spread thin set along the first section of your tile row.

Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. By the way always start your shower tiling project on the main 5 foot wall if tiling a tub.