How To Install Large Wall Tiles In Shower

But if you re using natural stone or larger tiles and your shower wall tile layout requires lots of cuts especially notching rent a tile saw for a day.

How to install large wall tiles in shower.

In order to tile the bathroom walls you need several tools. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Glass tile can be expensive so it s wise to think of it as an accent only.

You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. Install full piece tiles first and fill in with cut pieces as you go or install them at the end. Notched trowel score and snap tile cutter wet saw cutter and a hole saw tile drill bit to install tiles around pipes these tools are essential for a project done in a professional manner. If you wait to install the cut pieces use a notched trowel to scrape the thinset from the wall so it doesn t dry before.

It pays to rent or buy a score and snap tile cutter if you re using 4 x 4 in. Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area. What s the best way to tile a shower wall. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.

After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further. Tiles like we show. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Consequently you should either buy them if you can afford or rent them for several days especially the wet saw which comes at a.

We ll deep dive into layout industry g. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Bathroom course ht.