In our project one wall is 31 and the other is 36.
How to install porcelain tile on wall of shower.
Our last tutorial shared tips on how to tile a pebble stone shower floor tiling the floor first helps wall tile hide expansion and contraction joints.
But the right methods make a huge difference.
We ll deep dive into layout industry g.
Measure the width of the shower walls on either side of the door.
Determine how much tile you ll need.
Install tiles one through four as directed.
Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations.
Then every subsequent row is a process of draping over the pyramid back and forth.
Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go.
This helps spread a good.
Dry lay the panels and measure them to see where you need to make cuts.
Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs.
When installing porcelain tiles place each tile a couple of inches away from where you want it.
After letting it sit for 24 hours you ll remove the spacers and check the tile for any blemishes.
Measure the width of the shower walls on either side of the door.
Set the tile panels on the side walls with thinset the same way as for the back wall using the starter board.
Today s video shares tips on how to tile a shower wall specifically the main shower wall in a schluter kerdi shower.
Tiling shower wall coverings doesn t have to be hard.
For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.
To install ceramic wall tile use a level and measuring tape to mark the tile locations on the wall with chalk.
After measuring the area you ll then set the tile with a trowel based on your tile size and shape.
Set the tile panels on the side walls with thinset the same way as for the back wall using the starter board.
If it seems complicated try this.
To install 12 24 porcelain tile on a shower wall you must first determine the layout of the tile.
You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.
Measure each wall area calculating the width times height.
The best way is to arrange your wall tile in a pyramid shape.