How To Tile A Shower Wall

Unless you plan to replace the shower pan too leave it in place.
How to tile a shower wall. Determine how much tile you ll need. Also if you re tiling a ceiling in the shower x77 is a fantastic option. Tile shower layout objectives 1.
Rip out any old tile drywall or surrounds that were on the wall. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Nobody wants a tile to fall of the ceiling and hurt someone or crack a shower pan tile.
Attach a straight board to the backer board along the line. Start alcove at top of tile row 6. Plan height for full field tiles 5.
If you mix x77 per the directions use the correct trowel size back butter your tiles and use directional troweling your tiles won t slide down the wall. To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to. Fur out as needed to avoid cutting 7.
Adjust alcove width for full field tiles 4. Start by turning off the water to the shower so you don t accidentally ruin your work. Full tiles define bench height 8.
For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Thickness matches face tile 3. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall.