How to choose tiles for bathroom walls and floors.
How to float a shower wall for tile.
Begin by removing the old tile or the fiberglass shower wall.
Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower.
This is a dusty job so use plastic to cover your doorways wear a respirator that s rated for dust cover the floor with a drop cloth and make sure there s plenty of ventilation.
Follow steps for tiling a shower wall.
Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation.
In the end i promise you ll feel more confident tiling a shower and guess what if you have any questions we ll answer them.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment.
Save time by setting several tiles at once.
Spread grout over the wall tiles with a grout float a rubber tool used for spreading grout.
You should be aware the shower floor is slightly sloped to ensure that water runs into the drain.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves.
Give your shower an update with new tile.
The same tile can often be used on the floor and walls of a bathroom most frequently natural stone or porcelain.
For plenty more beautiful bathroom floor tile inspiration be sure to check out our information page.
Otherwise it is no more difficult to figure out how to tile a shower floor than it is to figure out how to tile a shower wall.