How To Tile A Shower Wall Corner

Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results.

How to tile a shower wall corner.

Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves. Spread the adhesive on the wall with a notched float and make sure the tiles are plumb use a spirit level to be sure. Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile. On the contrary if you have to install cut tiles you should spread the thinset to the back of the tiles and install it with the cut edge pointing towards the inside corner.

Required tools for this shower tile project. As you work your way up from the bottom you smear your thinset onto the wall with a notched trowel depending on the size of your. Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower. Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation.

Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Press the tile against the wall with the cut side facing the corner and the other edge next to the last full tile in the course. The vast majority of showers that i ve tiled have had no problems when i use grout in the corners. In the end i promise you ll feel more confident tiling a shower and guess what if you have any questions we ll answer them.

Apply mortar to the back of the tile with the notched trowel. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. All you have to do is to start installing wall tile on one side of the corner. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

Install the wall tiles in such a way as to have a clearance space 1 8 1 10 between the corner and the tiles to leave them enough room to expand. My tile installer recently told me that he wanted to use caulk in the corners of a tiled shower instead of grout is that necessary. If you have to install full tiles along the internal corners we recommend you to spread tile adhesive directly to the wall by using a large notched trowel. Determine how much tile you ll need.

Lastly remove the 1 2 ledgers and add the bottom row of tiles. Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment. Tom meehan a second generation tile installer and co author of working with tile who lives and works in harwich mass responds. Space the two tiles consistent with the rest of the tiles generally 1 8 inch which will leave a 1 4 inch space at the corner.

You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.