Softplan How To Do Shower Tile Walls

Required tools for this shower tile project.

Softplan how to do shower tile walls.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. You should be aware the shower floor is slightly sloped to ensure that water runs into the drain. Diyers may choose a middle option.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Otherwise it is no more difficult to figure out how to tile a shower floor than it is to figure out how to tile a shower wall. Mating a fiberglass acrylic shower pan with tile walls. Lastly remove the 1 2 ledgers and add the bottom row of tiles.

As a rule of thumb you can consider three different styles we know it s hard to choose. Center a tile horizontally along the length of the wall and do a quick dry fit to make sure you don t have a lot of tiny tile at the end of the rows. Next plan your pattern. Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile.

For the vertical layout begin your pattern at the top of the wall so there ll be full uncut tile at the top. When constructed with a custom tile shower pan this is a difficult project for most diyers and a lengthy labor intensive project for pros. Shower pans in particular can be prone to leaking over time if they have. Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment.

Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves. Tiling a shower floor is pretty similar to tiling the shower wall. Have the necessary tools for this how to tile a shower diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration. Download and print the step by step pdf guide on our website.

If so adjust your layout to have wider tile on the sides. Including too many different types of tile in your shower will give it an overwhelming look. Follow steps for tiling a shower wall. Give your shower an update with new tile.

Save time by setting several tiles at once.