How To Tile A Bath Shower Wall

Determine how much tile you ll need.

How to tile a bath shower wall. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. Black accent tiles image 5 were intermixed in the floor field tiles. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.

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. In our project we used white subway tiles in the field areas and green glass tile as an accent border for the shower area and walls. Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment. Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation.

Give your shower an update with new tile. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Then put your tile in place again to check the cut is right put some glue on the back and lay it in position. Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves.

Save time by setting several tiles at once. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. When you need to trim a tile before you lay it put the tile in place on the wall mark your cutting points and use a tile cutter or angle grinder to trim the tile to size.