How To Install Large Wall Tiles In Shower
After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further.
How to install large wall tiles in shower. Before applying your tile to the wall decide on the layout and orientation of your tile by positioning the tiles on the floor. Consequently you should either buy them if you can afford or rent them for several days especially the wet saw which comes at a. Bathroom course ht. We ll deep dive into layout industry g.
Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area. This d i y video how to install large format tiles on bath room wall for beginner part 1 explain in details the process of installing large tile on a b. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. 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.
Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Today s video shares tips on how to tile a shower wall specifically the main shower wall in a schluter kerdi shower. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Glass tile can be expensive so it s wise to think of it as an accent only.
Install full piece tiles first and fill in with cut pieces as you go or install them at the end. What s the best way to tile a shower wall. Tiles like we show. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.
But if you re using natural stone or larger tiles and your shower wall tile layout requires lots of cuts especially notching rent a tile saw for a day. It pays to rent or buy a score and snap tile cutter if you re using 4 x 4 in. Save time by setting several tiles at once.