How To Do A Tile Shower Wall

Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk.

How to do a tile shower wall.

You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. You should start from. These air pockets help the tile adhere better. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

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. Hold the trowel at a 45 degree angle to spread the adhesive then use the notched edge to leave grooves in the adhesive. Mark your tile layout. 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.

Prepare the tile for mortar. Mortar is essential for a firm and solid foundation for your shower tile. Plan your tile layout so that it doesn t leave you with less than 2 inches of tile on the bottom or top. Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting.

Determine how much tile you ll need. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall. Run a damp sponge over the backer board in the area you intend to tile. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs.

Also if you re tiling a ceiling in the shower x77 is a fantastic option. Turn over the trowel to the notched side and comb over in one direction. Use a level to measure where you will lay your first course of tiles. Spread thin set along the first section of your tile row.

Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut all the tiles. How to tile a shower wall 1. By the way always start your shower tiling project on the main 5 foot wall if tiling a tub. Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast.

Use a small amount of the excess mortar and spread it onto the back of a tile with the notched. Nobody wants a tile to fall of the ceiling and hurt someone or crack a shower pan tile.