How To Tile A Wet Room Wall

Natural tiles like marble limestone and granite have a timeless character which is capable of transforming the look of walls and floors.

How to tile a wet room wall.

If they are more than 300mm apart use 20mm jackoboard boards. On those type of tiles it s a good idea to wet the back of the tile with water before applying the tile to the wall. Waterproofing wet rooms involves priming the floor the lower section of the walls and the whole of the wall area around the shower and then covering with a syrupy membrane. This can be achieved in 2 different ways.

The whole room needs to be waterproof the floor needs a gradient and the tiling needs to cover the walls and floor. Another important part of the wet room is the shower tray a wet room shower tray is usually installed so that it is level with the tiled floor surface. Waterproofing the wet room wall. You can also see how we ve aligned wall and floor tile grout lines with a laser for a neat finish.

If the studs are 300mm apart or less use 10mm thick jackoboard boards. Ceramic tiles can be used with any drainage system provided they fit exactly around the drain. You can use the same variety of natural stone throughout your wet room or alternatively you could contrast the style from wall to floor. Mosaic tiles should only be used with a traditional style drain.

A cut edge will not be the same colour as the rest of the tile. The waterproofing is necessary because there are no bath walls or curtains keeping the water in one area. Tiles are cut and laid dry onto the wet tray former following the existing brick bond pattern. Tiles are then ready to be cut down to follow the contours of the wet tray to allow water to flow into the drain correctly.

You can see how we ve had to break 3 tiles along the short edge of the tray to follow the tile pattern. Community answer on some fired tiles the tile will soak the water form the mortar extremely quickly. Done right however wet rooms look amazing. Once it s set the room is then tiled.

On most tiles though it isn t necessary to wet the back. A flexible rapid set tile adhesive must be used in the wet room on top of the waterproof membrane. Lay the shower tray on top of the existing concrete or wooden floor and then raise the surrounding floor levels using waterproof tile backer boards. Create a distinctive look in your wet room with natural stone tiles.

Tiles chosen for a wetroom need to compliment the drainage system being used. As for how to make a wet room it requires the help of an experienced plumber or fitter. Use galvanised wood screws and tilebacker galvanised fixing washers to screw the boards into the studs. Watch our guide to installing your wet room at home.