How To Tile A Shower Stall

Apply the first row of tiles to the wall using the layout line to maintain a level row.

How to tile a shower stall. Complete the shower walls. Periodically check the tile line with a level to be sure they are straight. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height.

Set tiles on shower wall. Narrower than the opening so you can tip it into place. Cut as needed with tile snips or a wet saw to allow tile pieces a better fit around shower faucets and shower heads.

Plywood and cover the exposed wood with backer board. Anyone can learn how to tile a shower. Mix a small amount of thin set adhesive as directed mixing just enough for the first row of tiles around the perimeter of the shower pan.

Measure and dry lay tiles for shower wall. For exposed edges set edge trim or bullnose tile pieces in place. Mark this with a sharpie or chalk and using a level transfer the mark across the shower stall.

Use a notched trowel to apply an even coat of thin set to the wall below the marked lines. Avoid having the bottom of the tile flush with the bottom edge of the cement board. Take out the old shower stall down to the studs and install backer board to give yourself a clean surface to work with.

Setting the mosaic border. Determine how much tile you ll need. Setting the cut pieces.