Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile.
How to install long tile on shower wall.
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.
Give your shower an update with new tile.
Plan your design layout in panels increments of three horizontal rows of tile.
Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves.
Save time by setting several tiles at once.
Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4.
Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results.
Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation.
For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.
Required tools for this shower tile project.
Measure the top and bottom of the shower wall ours is 82 long to make sure it is straight and does not slant in or out.
Follow steps for tiling a shower wall.
Once your tile is in place let it set for 48 hours.
Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area.
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.
Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles.
After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
Before you begin to install the tile figure out the layout of your tile scheme after measuring all areas to be tiled as well as the tiles.
Let the tile set.
Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
This should be just long enough for the mortar to set.
Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.