That is the most common place to begin because it will allow you to place the foundation tiles in place that will dictate where the other side wall tiles will lay in relation to the others.
How to lay subway tile on shower wall.
Shower wall to shower floor.
Avoid slivers at the ceiling corners and any transition e g.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
Pictured here is the classic subway tile.
This is how subway tile was first started and adds a classic look to any space.
In this shower we used 4 x12 subway tiles but the basic principles are the same for smaller tiles.
We chose to install our subway tile in the classic running bond pattern.
In this design the tile is stacked like bricks.
The back wall will be where i start.
Then off of the centerline i would draw the offset line.
I drew a long vertical line indicating the center of the back wall.
However there are many options for subway tile arrangements including vertical patterns herringbone designs basket weave arrangements and more.
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Install tile on the back wall.
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In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
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Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
When it comes to laying out subway tile i always draw two vertical lines one for each offset row.
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If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline.
It s reminiscent of traditionally laid brick and works well in kitchens and bathrooms alike.