How To Install Large Wall Tiles In Shower

What s the best way to tile a shower wall.

How to install large wall tiles in shower.

For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Notched trowel score and snap tile cutter wet saw cutter and a hole saw tile drill bit to install tiles around pipes these tools are essential for a project done in a professional manner. Before applying your tile to the wall decide on the layout and orientation of your tile by positioning the tiles on the floor. This d i y video how to install large format tiles on bath room wall for beginner part 1 explain in details the process of installing large tile on a b.

Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area. Consequently you should either buy them if you can afford or rent them for several days especially the wet saw which comes at a. Tiles like we show. Save time by setting several tiles at once.

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. Glass tile can be expensive so it s wise to think of it as an accent only. Install full piece tiles first and fill in with cut pieces as you go or install them at the end.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Bathroom course ht. We ll deep dive into layout industry g. In order to tile the bathroom walls you need several tools.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. It pays to rent or buy a score and snap tile cutter if you re using 4 x 4 in. 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.