How To Tile A Shower Wall

Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting.

How to tile a shower wall. Also if you re tiling a ceiling in the shower x77 is a fantastic option. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height.

If you mix x77 per the directions use the correct trowel size back butter your tiles and use directional troweling your tiles won t slide down the wall. Start by turning off the water to the shower so you don t accidentally ruin your work. Use a small amount of the excess mortar and spread it onto the back of a tile with the notched side of the trowel. You should get the shower wall down to the bare studs.

Rip out any old tile drywall or surrounds that were on the wall. Prep the shower area for tile layout to start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to seal it image 1. Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut all the tiles. Determine how much tile you ll need.

Unless you plan to replace the shower pan too leave it in place. Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.

Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast. Run a damp sponge over the backer board in the area you intend to tile.