How To Tile A Shower Wall With Glass And Marble
Once it s dried for about 10 minutes use a wet sponge to wipe away any excess but try not to remove any of the grout in the.
How to tile a shower wall with glass and marble. Tiles like we show. It pays to rent or buy a score and snap tile cutter if you re using 4 x 4 in. The tiles come in different sizes pre spaced on mats. Any tile that suitable for floor use is also suitable for wall use in a shower as is ceramic wall tile.
In our project we used crema marfil an italian tumbled marble tile. White marble tiles on bathroom walls having soft veins along with colors creating bright and open aura gives an exotic feeling to the shower area. We also have the same tile on the floor of another bathroom and mosaic marble on the shower floor in that room. Veined wall will give natural look to the bathroom.
Opt for a stunning tile that you love for your shower wall and you ll enjoy it for years to come. Use designer look marble for an elegant feeling modern neutrals for spa like vibes or warm natural stone for a rustic feeling. Rebecca lehde inspiro 8 studios. But if you re using natural stone or larger tiles and your shower wall tile layout requires lots of cuts especially notching rent a tile saw for a day.
Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area. The different tile sizes provide some interesting flow and movement to the space and the gray paint around the alcove shower note the marble hex tile at the bottom there highlights the veining really well. You can also use a soft squeegee tool on the tiles. Our first example is a classic master bathroom with floor and wall marble tile by rebecca lehde via houzz.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Keep your marble tiles dry. Glass tile can be expensive so it s wise to think of it as an accent only.
Stone tiles porcelain tiles glass tiles and ceramic tiles can all be used either alone or in combination with one another in a shower. That mosaic does get dirty from feet and needs cleaning weekly but the ceramic tile grout around the walls of the shower gets mildew on it at the drop of a hat despite wiping it down after every use with a towel. Using a diagonal motion. Further enhance it with glass door and walls to get the comfy feeling while you meditate in water to soothe your soul.
However you should try to keep your stone as dry as possible.