Tiling A Shower Wall With A Window

Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder.

Tiling a shower wall with a window.

Spread thinset inside the window and install the tiles. Smooth the cut edge. Finish tiling the wall cutting the top row to fit as needed as you work on this how to tile a shower project. Leave out the row of tiles where the shelf will rest photo 8.

When tiling bathtubs backsplashes and other areas that use limited quantities of tile buy the best quality tile you can afford. Tape the tiles at the top and sides of the window to the surrounding tiles on the wall to hold them in place. Slightly slope the sill tiles toward the shower for drainage by piling on a little extra thin set on the back side. Screw each panel to the studs using 1 1 4 inch cement board drywall screws.

This is great because it keeps people from slipping. 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. Glass is bright and light reflecting which will make the whole shower appear a lot larger than it really is. In a bathtub area the cost difference between using this cheap bland 0 69 tile and a better quality 4 75 tile is negligible.

That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall. Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first. Begin with the length of the shower.

Tile the alcove sill and then the sides and top. Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. Caulk the joint between the jamb and the cementboard with a good quality silicone caulk. When smaller mosaic tiles are installed on the floor of the shower the grout in between them will create a little extra traction.

You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window. Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast.