Tile Shower Walls Or Ceiling First

And then finish by installing that final row of wall tiles so that it overlaps the floor properly.

Tile shower walls or ceiling first.

For example if you tile the floor and back wall of your shower in pebbled mosaic it can be very dramatic to extend the rocks overhead as well and possibly install your shower head on the ceiling to complete the look. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. Opt for floor installation first because it s often a messy process. If you are lining up your grout lines rather than installing them diagonally you can then draw lines on your ceiling as guides to where your tiles should be.

A gutted room eliminates much of the dirt and grime associated with removing old carpet tile or wood flooring. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Lastly remove the 1 2 ledgers and add the bottom row of tiles. Here is an easy way to set your 1st row and the rest going up your wall then lastly the first row is set.

When installing tile on the ceiling you want to install the tile on the shower walls all the way up to the last row before the ceiling as i ve done in these photos. Side and tiled walls on other 3 sides basically the shower is in an alcove. Shower is 3 x 6 and will have frameless glass door across one 6 ft. Bathroom is 100 sq.

Ceilings are 8 ft high. There may not be a more beautiful versatile or durable material for your bathroom floors and wall than tile. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. And let that dry.

Meanwhile install your floor tiles to the wall. And at the home depot you ll find tile options in an endless array of styles colors textures and patterns enhance the decor of your bath. The first row near the floor should be reserved using a ledger or other space saver. Have the necessary tools for this how to tile a shower diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration.

If tiling the ceiling will not help your shower s function or fashion it can be left alone. Also if you re tiling a ceiling in the shower x77 is a fantastic option. If you mix x77 per the directions use the correct trowel size back butter your tiles and use directional troweling your tiles won t slide down the wall. Determine how much tile you ll need.

Nobody wants a tile to fall of the ceiling and hurt someone or crack a shower pan tile. Required tools for this shower tile project. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. I explain why this method works soooo easy.