But again the choice is yours to make.
How to install large tile on shower walls.
Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower.
If you re using a large tile e g.
12 24 inches we recommend trying a tile leveling system and using 1 16 clips.
What s the best way to tile a shower wall.
For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.
Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment.
Perfect level master is a tile leveling system that speeds up the process of.
Save time by setting several tiles at once.
Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves.
We ll deep dive into layout industry g.
You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
Today s video shares tips on how to tile a shower wall specifically the main shower wall in a schluter kerdi shower.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
Bathroom course ht.
Large tiles tend to cup or bow upward in the middle of the tile.
Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
Stagger large format tiles in thirds.
Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area.
One way to limit tile lippage is to stagger large format tiles into thirds.
After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further.
But if you re using natural stone or larger tiles and your shower wall tile layout requires lots of cuts especially notching rent a tile saw for a day.