How To Start Tile On A Shower Wall

Determine how much tile you ll need.

How to start tile on a shower wall. Have the necessary tools for this how to tile a shower diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. You should start from the bottom and move upward. Use a level to measure where you will lay your first course of tiles. Start applying the adhesive in a bottom corner about 1 tile length away from the bottom and side of the wall leaving space for the edge tiles.

Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation. Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile. Backbuttering tiles ensures a good bond with the wall thin set. Back butter each tile and run the thin set grooves the same directions as the wall.

Periodically check the tile line with a level to be sure they are straight. Save time by setting several tiles at once. As most surfaces are rarely entirely level you may have to cut some of your tiles to make sure your first course of tiles is level. Scoop out a golf ball sized amount of adhesive onto a notched trowel and spread enough adhesive in a thin layer over the wall to hang 2 3 tiles at a time.

For exposed edges set edge trim or bullnose tile pieces in place. Embed tile into the thin set on wall. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.

For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Clean the thin set off the tile. The back of the tile should be 90 100 covered in thin set. Cut as needed with tile snips or a wet saw to allow tile pieces a better fit around shower faucets and shower heads.

Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Lastly remove the 1 2 ledgers and add the bottom row of tiles.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Start a new row above the first row and continue setting tile as instructed. This is perhaps the most important step that some folks forget. Required tools for this shower tile project.

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. Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results. Dampen the cement board with a sponge then use a trowel to spread some of the mortar to the back of the tile.