Tiling A Shower Wall With A Window

When tiling bathtubs backsplashes and other areas that use limited quantities of tile buy the best quality tile you can afford.

Tiling a shower wall with a window.

Windows in a shower area can be a real challenge to seal and make it watertight so no water gets in behind it in this video i show how to do just that make. Slightly slope the sill tiles toward the shower for drainage by piling on a little extra thin set on the back side. Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder. Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast.

Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first. This is great because it keeps people from slipping. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall. Tile the alcove sill and then the sides and top.

Screw each panel to the studs using 1 1 4 inch cement board drywall screws. In a bathtub area the cost difference between using this cheap bland 0 69 tile and a better quality 4 75 tile is negligible. Glass is bright and light reflecting which will make the whole shower appear a lot larger than it really is. Tile the remaining walls and.

As with all tiled shower installations run cementboard throughout the shower area and on the same plane as the window jamb. Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. Leave out the row of tiles where the shelf will rest photo 8. Spread thinset inside the window and install the tiles.

You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window. Begin with the length of the shower. When smaller mosaic tiles are installed on the floor of the shower the grout in between them will create a little extra traction. Smooth the cut edge.

Measure your panels of cement backer board to fit the shower walls on each side. Tape the tiles at the top and sides of the window to the surrounding tiles on the wall to hold them in place.