How To Install Ceramic Wall Tile In A Shower
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
How to install ceramic wall tile in a shower. Bathroom course ht. Diy 2316828 droc313 1fe drylay08 in our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Cement board is the best thing to use in a shower installation and even makes sense if you are installing a backsplash close to a sink. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower. 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 x2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x4 tiles. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
Thehomedepot homeimprovement diy subscribe to the home depot. What s the best way to tile a shower wall. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Learn how to tile a shower wall in just a few simple steps.
Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. When using ceramic tile try to find boxes with the same dye lot number. Step 2 lay your tile pattern find the center of your wall and use a carpenter s level to mark intersecting plumb vertical and level horizontal lines. Give your shower an update with new tile.