Tile the remaining walls and.
Tiling a shower wall with a window.
You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window.
Glass is bright and light reflecting which will make the whole shower appear a lot larger than it really is.
Finish tiling the wall cutting the top row to fit as needed as you work on this how to tile a shower project.
Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast.
Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first.
Screw each panel to the studs using 1 1 4 inch cement board drywall screws.
Caulk the joint between the jamb and the cementboard with a good quality silicone caulk.
Smooth the cut edge.
Slightly slope the sill tiles toward the shower for drainage by piling on a little extra thin set on the back side.
That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall.
Spread thinset inside the window and install the tiles.
Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder.
When tiling bathtubs backsplashes and other areas that use limited quantities of tile buy the best quality tile you can afford.
Leave out the row of tiles where the shelf will rest photo 8.
Measure your panels of cement backer board to fit the shower walls on each side.
Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting.
Tile the alcove sill and then the sides and top.
Begin with the length of the shower.
In a bathtub area the cost difference between using this cheap bland 0 69 tile and a better quality 4 75 tile is negligible.
How to tile and grout a bathroom wall.
This is great because it keeps people from slipping.
As with all tiled shower installations run cementboard throughout the shower area and on the same plane as the window jamb.