How To Install Tile On The Shower Wall

Follow steps for tiling a shower wall.

How to install tile on the shower wall.

Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Before you begin to install the tile figure out the layout of your tile scheme after measuring all areas to be tiled as well as the tiles. Required tools for this shower tile project.

Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Sanded grout is difficult to get into small joints so adding non sanded grout helps thin it out so it can be applied more easily and aids application on walls. Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area.

In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. If your shower enclosure walls are not perfectly square or if you plan to install accent tiles the layout of these tiles becomes increasingly important. Measure up from the bottom of the backer board the height of a tile minus 1 2. You should be aware the shower floor is slightly sloped to ensure that water runs into the drain.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. When the tile has set mix the grout for the shower walls. Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves. Use a mix of 75 percent sanded grout and 25 percent non sanded grout.

Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment. Have the necessary tools for this how to tile a shower diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further.

Tiling a shower floor is pretty similar to tiling the shower wall. Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower. Give your shower an update with new tile. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.

Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile.