How To Install Tile On The Shower Wall

Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area.

How to install tile on the shower wall.

For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Lastly remove the 1 2 ledgers and add the bottom row of tiles. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Have the necessary tools for this how to tile a shower diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration.

Give your shower an update with new tile. Required tools for this shower tile project. Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.

You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. You should be aware the shower floor is slightly sloped to ensure that water runs into the drain. 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. 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.

Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles. When the tile has set mix the grout for the shower walls. Tiling a shower floor is pretty similar to tiling the shower wall. Measure up from the bottom of the backer board the height of a tile minus 1 2.

After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile. Save time by setting several tiles at once.

Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4. This will give you a 1 2 overlap over the tile lip on your shower pan. 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. Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves.

Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower.