How To Install Ceramic Tile In Tub Shower

Use full tiles at doorways and along the bathtub or shower.

How to install ceramic tile in tub shower.

I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it. Before you begin to install the tile figure out the layout of your tile scheme after measuring all areas to be tiled as well as the tiles. Ideally you ll end up with tiles cut to half size or larger. Learn how to install ceramic flooring tiles in a bathroom to give it a fresh update.

I will be using a mosaic tile on shower floor and one strip going up the back wall. Drill for tub or shower supply pipe webb chappell. These are usually the only places where the edges of the floor aren t covered by baseboard. In this video i show you how to tile a shower.

If you use full tiles in these exposed spots you don t have to worry about making smooth perfect cuts. Install glass shower doors. Lay tiles with their cut edges against the corner or ceiling. Extend the horizontal layout line to the end walls draw the plumb lines then set the tiles for these walls using the same procedure as above.

Get rid of that old shower curtain by installing a sleek glass shower door. In our project we used crema marfil an italian tumbled marble tile. Determine how much tile you ll need. Avoid narrow tiles along walls.

Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Save time by setting several tiles at once. The tiles come in different sizes pre spaced on mats.

Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles. If you re doing a bathroom remodel and want to simplify the process register for the bathroom repair tutor video library. Update your bathroom by installing tile in the shower. This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.

When installing cut pieces apply the thinset to the back of each tile. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. 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. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs.

How to install tile on a bathroom floor. When using ceramic tile try to find boxes with the same dye lot number. We show how to build showers schluter wedi curbless etc install tile upgrade basement bathrooms and more. Tiling a bathroom can be a challenge but having the right tools makes a huge difference.

Finish setting the tiles in the other quadrants of the back wall.