How To Tile A Tub Shower Wall

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How to tile a tub shower wall.

Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results. Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast. Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. In the end i promise you ll feel more confident tiling a shower and guess what if you have any questions we ll answer them.

In our project we used white subway tiles in the field areas and green glass tile as an accent border for the shower area and walls. To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of the tub to the top of the area to be tiled. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Give your shower an update with new tile.

Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment. Save time by setting several tiles at once. How to tile a tub surround 1. For the vertical layout begin your pattern at the top of the wall so there ll be full uncut tile at the top.

In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower. This video will show you how to set tile around a tub. 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.

I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall. Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation. If you plan to cut the bottom row of tile start your installation with the second row.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.