Shower Wall Tile Installation

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.

Shower wall tile installation. Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves. Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower. When the tile has set mix the grout for the shower walls.

Use a mix of 75 percent sanded grout and 25 percent non sanded grout. Diycrew hrvdiy renovision step by step tutorial how to install wall tile in any shower with any size bathroom tile including how to install tile in a nic. Have the necessary tools for this how to tile a shower diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration.

Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4. Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment. Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles.

Sanded grout is difficult to get into small joints so adding non sanded grout helps thin it out so it can be applied more easily and aids application on walls. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.

Save time by setting several tiles at once. Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile. That way if you do have to cut tile to fit they ll be at the bottom where the tub or shower pan might be slightly out of level.

If you plan to cut the bottom row of tile start your installation with the second row. Lastly remove the 1 2 ledgers and add the bottom row of tiles. For the vertical layout begin your pattern at the top of the wall so there ll be full uncut tile at the top.