How To Tile A Shower Wall With 12x12 Tiles

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.

How to tile a shower wall with 12x12 tiles.

Choose a consistent color and pattern for the whole space or a contrasting design for your shower that will make it the bathroom s main attraction. Plus porcelain tiles are constructed a bit better than ceramic tiles. Save time by setting several tiles at once. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.

Use a small amount of the excess mortar and spread it onto the back of a tile with the notched side of the trowel. Run a damp sponge over the backer board in the area you intend to tile. Before i even type anything else tile leveling systems are optional. Turn over the trowel to the notched side and comb over in one direction.

Determine how much tile you ll need. This is a highly debated topic in the tile industry. Learn the largest tile industry secret to remodel your bathroom for just 200 bucks and 1 days work. Bathroom course ht.

For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. And it lasts for 20 years. Tile leveling systems for large format tiles. But you should still inspect any tile for imperfections.

Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. Tile on tile or as i say it. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. What s the best way to tile a shower wall.

Differences in color and material provide a great choice of tiles for your bathroom design. Spread thin set along the first section of your tile row. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.