How To Install Tile On Walls In Shower

In our project the homeowners decided to go with machine made subway tile about 2 to 4 per square foot versus handmade tile approximately 13 to 30 per square foot.

How to install tile on walls in shower.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Sanded grout is difficult to get into small joints so adding non sanded grout helps thin it out so it can be applied more easily and aids application on walls. Notched trowel score and snap tile cutter wet saw cutter and a hole saw tile drill bit to install tiles around pipes these tools are essential for a project done in a professional manner. Required tools for this shower tile project.

Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower. Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile. Machine made tile image 3 is easy to install yourself because the tile is beveled out. Save time by setting several tiles at once.

Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves. Have the necessary tools for this how to tile a shower diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. As a result you don t have to use tile spacers. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.

Lastly remove the 1 2 ledgers and add the bottom row of tiles. After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further. Use a mix of 75 percent sanded grout and 25 percent non sanded grout. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.

When the tile has set mix the grout for the shower walls. Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment. Use safety goggles and ear protection while installing tile to prevent injury. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

Consequently you should either buy them if you can afford or rent them for several days especially the wet saw which comes at a.