How To Install Tile On Walls In Shower

Machine made tile image 3 is easy to install yourself because the tile is beveled out.

How to install tile on walls in shower.

After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further. Sanded grout is difficult to get into small joints so adding non sanded grout helps thin it out so it can be applied more easily and aids application on walls. When the tile has set mix the grout for the shower walls. Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment.

Use safety goggles and ear protection while installing tile to prevent injury. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Lastly remove the 1 2 ledgers and add the bottom row of tiles. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.

Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. Have the necessary tools for this how to tile a shower diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower.

In our project the homeowners decided to go with machine made subway tile about 2 to 4 per square foot versus handmade tile approximately 13 to 30 per square foot. Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. In order to tile the bathroom walls you need several tools. Use a mix of 75 percent sanded grout and 25 percent non sanded grout. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

Required tools for this shower tile project.