How To Install Tile Above Shower Wall

Measure your panels of cement backer board to fit the shower walls on each side.

How to install tile above shower wall.

For example if one wall s tiled area will measure 36 inches wide by 18 inches high you would draw a rectangle that is 36 inches wide and 18 inches high on a piece of cardboard. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Add a few rows of decorative tile above the surround to extend it all the way to the ceiling. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs.

In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. With over 10 years of experience he specializes in bathroom and kitchen renovations. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. Just as you can use tile inside the shower itself you can finish the wall above it with ceramic tile.

For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Save time by setting several tiles at once. First cover the drywall in a layer of paint on waterproofing that you can apply with a.

Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. The tile can either match the surround to blend in and make the entire unit look larger. Determine how much tile you ll need.