How To Install A Ceramic Shower

This custom built pan provides the necessary base over which to lay tile.

How to install a ceramic shower.

For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Determine how much tile you ll need. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations.

Although ceramic tile itself is very easy to clean tile showers have grout lines that need to be maintained. While prefabricated pans are faster and easier to install if you want to use tile instead of an acrylic or fiberglass enclosure you need this tailor made option. When installing cut pieces apply the thinset to the back of each tile. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.

If you wait to install the cut pieces use a notched trowel to scrape the thinset from the wall so it doesn t dry before installation. Unless regularly sealed they will be prone to mildew cracking and possible leaking. Next mix your grout and spread it into the gaps between the tiles using. Save time by setting several tiles at once.

When using ceramic tile try to find boxes with the same dye lot number. This is necessary for durability style and so the pan is the exact size and shape for your new shower. A large ceramic tile shower puts many hundreds of pounds on a floor structure. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.

For our modern a bit of vintage look bathroom i chose the delta vero series single function pressure balanced shower system with shower head and hand shower. How to install a corner shower shelf in minutes with this easy to use after the tile shelf system. To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk. Unless the floor is very sturdy it may flex.

Install full piece tiles first and fill in with cut pieces as you go or install them at the end. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. Cutting and installing mosaics is a simple process since the sheets can easily be trimmed to fit.

Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go.