How To Install Ceramic Tile In A Shower Ceiling

Shower tile and shower tiling supplies will cost about 600 if you choose standard tile.

How to install ceramic tile in a shower ceiling.

Mix up the thinset according to the manufactures specifications. Put the tile up against the ceiling and while setting it in place rock it back and forth about 1 2 a few times so it forms a suction behind the tile. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x4 tiles. How to tile a shower like we show here will take you about four full days.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Working on the ceiling is hard enough without worrying about whether you re keeping your layout square and parallel. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. If you re installing tile on the ceiling above a fiberglass or acrylic tub you ll want to use some wood or cardboard to protect it in case of a falling tile.

If you want fancy glass tile accents like the ones we show brace yourself. Save time by setting several tiles at once. Try one or two and place a big towel on the. If you are lining up your grout lines rather than installing them diagonally you can then draw lines on your ceiling as guides to where your tiles should be.

Especially common in shower enclosures a tiled ceiling adds a finished look to your bathroom. Measure and mark the spot for your second row of tile check your mark for level then attach a board to the wall to act as a guide. If you plan to cut the bottom row of tile start your installation with the second row. When installing tile on the ceiling you want to install the tile on the shower walls all the way up to the last row before the ceiling as i ve done in these photos.

Diy 2316828 droc313 1fe drylay08 in our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. When grouted the tile creates a waterproof barrier that helps protect your home investment from damage.