Install full piece tiles first and fill in with cut pieces as you go or install them at the end.
How to install large wall tiles in shower.
If you wait to install the cut pieces use a notched trowel to scrape the thinset from the wall so it doesn t dry before.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
Before applying your tile to the wall decide on the layout and orientation of your tile by positioning the tiles on the floor.
Notched trowel score and snap tile cutter wet saw cutter and a hole saw tile drill bit to install tiles around pipes these tools are essential for a project done in a professional manner.
Glass tile can be expensive so it s wise to think of it as an accent only.
In order to tile the bathroom walls you need several tools.
You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.
Save time by setting several tiles at once.
It pays to rent or buy a score and snap tile cutter if you re using 4 x 4 in.
After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further.
Bathroom course ht.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.
We ll deep dive into layout industry g.
Today s video shares tips on how to tile a shower wall specifically the main shower wall in a schluter kerdi shower.
Tiles like we show.
Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area.
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.
What s the best way to tile a shower wall.