How To Start Tiling A Shower Wall

Measure each wall area calculating the width times height.

How to start tiling a shower wall.

For exposed edges set edge trim or bullnose tile pieces in place. 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. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs.

How to tile and grout a bathroom wall. Start applying the adhesive in a bottom corner about 1 tile length away from the bottom and side of the wall leaving space for the edge tiles. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting.

Tile the shower wall. After all the penalty for poorly installed wall tile is a lifetime of having to look at the stuff. Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast. So let s look at the basics of wall tile installation that will make everything go a lot smoother less frustrating and less costly.

After laying all the mortar its now time to start tiling the shower including the wall and the floor. Scoop out a golf ball sized amount of adhesive onto a notched trowel and spread enough adhesive in a thin layer over the wall to hang 2 3 tiles at a time. Start a new row above the first row and continue setting tile as instructed. Periodically check the tile line with a level to be sure they are straight.

Mark where to set your first row. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. It pays to rent or buy a score and snap tile cutter if you re using 4 x 4 in. Glass tile can be expensive so it s wise to think of it as an accent only.

Determine how much tile you ll need. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.

Tiles like we show. However wall tile installation has its own set of rules that you dare break at your own risk. Set your first tile at the center. Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results.

For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.