Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower.
How far up wall to tile for shiwer.
Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment.
Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results.
Cut the tiles on a tile saw.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
Claire thomas photo.
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.
When using ceramic tile try to find boxes with the same dye lot number.
The bathroom below showcases one of our favorite unconventional tile heights with the tile covering 3 4 of the wall.
Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves.
Save time by setting several tiles at once.
Personally i like more tile though.
In the end i promise you ll feel more confident tiling a shower and guess what if you have any questions we ll answer them.
I m currently redoing our bathroom and am doing tile on 1 the floor 2 the built in bath tub 3 the wall above the bath tub 4 the shower wall and 5 the shower floor.
I also think it s a style choice.
Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation.
Give your shower an update with new tile.
Almost to the top.
Ps this does not include any major wall preparation costs such as reboarding that may be required when stripping off the existing tiles.
Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs.
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 out.
Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
If tile is your.
Wall tiling costs from 40 m2 including cheap tiles labour fitting materials adhesive grout silicon etc so a bathroom with 20m2 of walls quite common will cost 800 to fully tile the walls.
Here we ll cover the basics of bathroom wall tiles and how to choose the right height for your project.
3x9 tiles in daisy and sea glass design.
You don t have to do tile around the toilet or up the wall.