Also if you re tiling a ceiling in the shower x77 is a fantastic option.
Tile shower walls diy.
Tile the alcove sill and then the sides and top.
Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder.
How to tile and grout a bathroom wall.
Screw each panel to the studs using 1 1 4 inch cement board drywall screws.
Leave out the row of tiles where the shelf will rest photo 8.
Smooth the cut edge.
How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area step 1.
Slightly slope the sill tiles toward the shower for drainage by piling on a little extra thin set on the back side.
In our project we brought an old 70s bathroom into classic art deco style.
If you mix x77 per the directions use the correct trowel size back butter your tiles and use directional troweling your tiles won t slide down the wall.
Measure your panels of cement backer board to fit the shower walls on each side.
To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to.
Nobody wants a tile to fall of the ceiling and hurt someone or crack a shower pan tile.
We removed a wall where an old.
Begin with the length of the shower.
Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting.
This is a dusty job so use plastic to cover your doorways wear a respirator that s rated for dust cover the floor with a drop cloth and make sure there s plenty of ventilation.