How To Tile A Bathroom Wall With Window

How to tile a bathroom window ledge the right way.

How to tile a bathroom wall with window.

When i have a window in a shower stall the most important thing to protect is the sill itself. Symmetrical layout tile from center outward. And it protects the tilework better. Here i m using a kerdi board.

Pack an old rag into the drain hole and cover with tape to keep debris from clogging it. In this example the tiler has tucked the edge of the wall tile under the ledge tile. Secure the tile edging into thinset and use a large level to make sure it is plumb. That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall.

This kerdi membrane i m going to apply is just an extra thing i like to do. Decide the tile layout before installing it check if the walls are plumb after laying the wall tile. Next you should fit the tiles on the wall inside the corner trim. Let the sill extend over the green board about 3 4 of an inch.

Tile contractor tom meehan. Then just tile up to the sill overhang and around the window opening. One is a liquid membrane and the second is a waterproof backerboard. How to tile around windows by yourself.

After grouting the tile use silicone sealer to seal all around and underneath the sill. There are two options to waterproofing a window. Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first. Tweak the layout of the tiles by using larger or smaller spacers to avoid wider grout lines or having to cut tile.

Marble granite or some other stone would be my choice.