How To Tile Tub And Shower Walls Part 1

This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.

How to tile tub and shower walls part 1.

Free 2 week bathroom remodel guide visit. 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. But truthfully the process of tiling is similar in all these instances. Today s video shares tips on how to tile a shower wall specifically the main shower wall in a schluter kerdi shower.

Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation. Prep the shower area for tile layout to start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to seal it image 1. Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results. Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut all the tiles.

Determine how much tile you ll need. We ll deep dive into layout industry g. Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it. Tiling a water heavy area like a shower or tub surround might seem like an entirely different story. Tiling a floor or a backsplash is one thing.