Smaller grout joints just look better than larger ones.
How far up wall to tile for shiwer.
Aesthetically for most tile shower walls end with the last complete row of tile at around 6 feet 2 inches or so or to the top or just above the glass enclosure depending on how the math works.
A classic offset or straight set pattern in a standard field size tile works best for this wall height.
Determine how much tile you ll need.
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Much depends on your taste how tall the shower head is and whether you want extra protection from mold or potential splashes on the paint that could eventually cause problems.
Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs.
Same thing goes for a 1 8 joint.
Place the first row of tiles along the wall and mark the tile where they need to be cut in order to have the tile s top edge aligned with the line you drew.
In general expect your local codes to specify a minimum height of 6 feet above finished floor height for a dense non absorbent waterproof wall covering within an enclosed shower.
Continue on to the rear width of the shower stall.
Furthermore even if you use a 1 16 grout joint it will likely expand a little.
The minimum should be 6 feet from the base.
Some people like to go all the way to the ceiling.
To lay out the tile stagger the joints so that you have a classic brick style image 1.
Grout joints between 1 8 and 1 16 are good because they keep the maintenance low for tile showers.
If needed nail composite shims to the studs behind the board to ensure the fit.
Install screws every 4 inches along seams and every 6 inches along non seams leaving a 1 8 inch gap between each of the panels.
Be sure the cement board is flush with the tile lip of the base.
I prefer at least 6 and a half to 7 feet.
Cut the tiles on a tile saw.
Measure each wall area calculating the width times height.
You don t want to set the tile flush with the wall because you will end up with slivers or small pieces of tiles at the edges.