How To Tile A Bathroom Shower

Beginners guidetutorial for the diy enthusiast.

How to tile a bathroom shower. Cost skill level start to finish 2 days. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. But large format tiles often have irregularities.

After 3 days seal the. In this video i show you how to tile a shower. Measure the top and.

Plan your design layout in panels increments of three horizontal rows of tile. Set the first tile in the middle of the wall or floor then continue outwards using spacers between the tiles. Measure the top and bottom of the shower wall ours is 82 long to make sure it is straight and does not slant in or out.

Ceramic tile should never be applied directly to drywall in any situationand especially in a shower where moisture is likely to penetrate eventually. Save time by setting several tiles at once. I will be using a mosaic tile on shower floor and one strip going up the back wall.

Licensed contractor amy matthews shows how to install tiles in a bathroom shower area and the walls to transform a tired old bathroom into a classic art deco retreat. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Installation of ceramic tile on the walls of a shower alcove is much like tiling any wall surface but because these areas are subject to constant moisture you need to take special precautions to seal the wall against moisture penetration.

Tile leveling system for large format tiles listen tile leveling systems arent necessary all the time. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. I hope you enjoy the video and it helps you with your future.