How To Install Tile A Shower Wall

Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower.

How to install tile a shower wall.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves. 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. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. Make a diagram of each wall to help you decide placement of tiles image 4. 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.

Border tiles border around field tiles while accent tiles are used to add interest usually intermixed with field tiles. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further.