How To Tile A Tub Shower Wall

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

How to tile a tub shower wall.

Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. Give your shower an update with new tile. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.

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. Black accent tiles image 5 were intermixed in the floor field tiles. Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall.

Mark the layout lines webb chappell. I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it. Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast. Save time by setting several tiles at once.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation. For the vertical layout begin your pattern at the top of the wall so there ll be full uncut tile at the top. Understand how your bathtub is setup.

To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of the tub to the top of the area to be tiled. Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment. If you plan to cut the bottom row of tile start your installation with the second row. Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results.

In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. That way if you do have to cut tile to fit they ll be at the bottom where the tub or shower pan might be slightly out of level.