Tiling Shower Floor And Walls

If you tile the floor first you may accidentally damage the new floor by dropping things on it.

Tiling shower floor and walls. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Follow steps for tiling a shower wall. The difference between tiling shower wall first and tilling shower floor first is that if the wall tile is installed first and then install floor tile you can lay floor tile. This may result in cracked tile.

We set out detailed pros and cons of each option below. 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. 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. However it s not the only option.

There are several alternatives to tile in the shower. Nothing transforms a shower like an attractive tile scheme from mediterranean blues to pacific wood and no allotted space is too confined or outdated to spruce up in an instant. If you prefer doing the shower floor first you can avoid accidental accidents by covering the new floor. Tiles like we show.

In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. It pays to rent or buy a score and snap tile cutter if you re using 4 x 4 in. Whether it is to lay wall tiles or floor tiles in bathroom shower after the wall tiles are laid the tiles will take a certain time to wait for the cement to dry out. This is a dusty job so use plastic to cover your doorways wear a respirator that s rated for dust cover the floor with a drop cloth and make sure there s plenty of ventilation.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. How to prep a shower wall for tile begin by removing the old tile or the fiberglass shower wall. You should be aware the shower floor is slightly sloped to ensure that water runs into the drain. However professional tilers will disagree with this.

Today s video shares quick tips for how to tile a shower floor. Tile is the most popular material for shower walls. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Glass tile can be expensive so it s wise to think of it as an accent only.

These 32 eye catching shower tile ideas run the aesthetic gamut from vintage retro to inlaid stone in an array of colors and styles. The only way that this can happen without detailed planning and careful measurements is by installing the tile on the floor of the shower first. This article sets out 7 viable options other than tile for your shower. We share tips and tools that make this a lot easier no matter what your skill level.

Tiling a shower floor is pretty similar to tiling the shower wall.