How To Start Tiling Shower Wall

Mortar is essential for a firm and solid foundation for your shower tile.

How to start tiling shower 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. How to tile a shower wall 1. You should start from. Prepare the tile for mortar.

And then finish by installing that final row of wall tiles so that it overlaps the floor properly. Use a level to measure where you will lay your first course of tiles. Best place to start is on the bottom of the largest wall. The first row near the floor should be reserved using a ledger or other space saver.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. Measure your panels of cement backer board to fit the shower walls on each side. Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut all the tiles.

Start in the corner that will be seen most. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Finish that wall and then start at the bottom corner of the smaller walls and work up and out. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder. Determine how much tile you ll need. This works seamlessly if you have level flooring. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height.

Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Mark your tile layout. Smooth the cut edge. This video shows how to determine the best place to start tiling a wall.

Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk. And let that dry. This will be your pretty corner. Meanwhile install your floor tiles to the wall.

Save time by setting several tiles at once.