How To Lay Subway Tile On Shower Wall

When it comes to laying out subway tile i always draw two vertical lines one for each offset row.

How to lay subway tile on shower wall.

If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline. I drew a long vertical line indicating the center of the back wall. That is the most common place to begin because it will allow you to place the foundation tiles in place that will dictate where the other side wall tiles will lay in relation to the others. Shower wall to shower floor.

It s reminiscent of traditionally laid brick and works well in kitchens and bathrooms alike. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Pictured here is the classic subway tile.

Bathroom reno series part 5 of 9 justdoityourself l. In this design the tile is stacked like bricks. Doing a kitchen remodel is a great way to make your home look ne. The back wall will be where i start.

How to install subway tile in your kitchen with tips and tricks for a flawless installation. Install tile on the back wall. For example our friend sarah over at ugly duckling house used handcrafted subway tiles and did a great job on her shower. Consider the step ladder in a niche in the shower or as a more creative subway tile layout in the kitchen.

We chose to install our subway tile in the classic running bond pattern. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. This is how subway tile was first started and adds a classic look to any space. However there are many options for subway tile arrangements including vertical patterns herringbone designs basket weave arrangements and more.

Avoid slivers at the ceiling corners and any transition e g. In this shower we used 4 x12 subway tiles but the basic principles are the same for smaller tiles.