How To Install Shower Ceramic Tiles

Bathroom costs approximately 1 000 1 500 to demo and install new floor tile and tub surround.

How to install shower ceramic tiles.

A stand up shower needs twice as much tile which will add on another 2 000 3 000. To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk. The average 5 ft. Position tiles to minimize visibility of tiles that must be cut to size.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Keep a supply of wax rings on hand if you plan to reinstall the toilet at the end of each day. Once the best layout has been determined measure tiles that must be cut to complete coverage. Stuff a rag in the hole to block sewer gases.

Use tile spacers to make sure tiles are square and evenly spaced. If the shower base is uneven tiles will have to be cut to fit the last row. First get the toilet out of your way. If your home only has one toilet you can leave it in place until you install the backer board.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Attach a straight board to the backer board along the line. Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations. After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further.

Thehomedepot homeimprovement diy subscribe to the home depot. Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area. Then lay tile in a configuration that will use the most whole tiles and best fits the space. Save time by setting several tiles at once.

This will provide a straight edge for the tile to follow and help. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Prepare the room for installing ceramic bathroom floor tiles. Ceramic tiles can be installed directly on drywall plaster or if they are in moist areas onto green drywall or even better cement backer board.

Begin the bathroom tile installation with the second row up from the bottom. Learn how to tile a shower wall in just a few simple steps. Draw a leveled line where the bottom of the second row will fall. So if you re looking to put your tiles on a bathroom or kitchen wall be sure you get semi vitreous or impervious tiles.