Tiling A Shower Wall With A Window

Measure your panels of cement backer board to fit the shower walls on each side.

Tiling a shower wall with a window.

Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall. Glass is bright and light reflecting which will make the whole shower appear a lot larger than it really is. That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall.

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. Tile the remaining walls and. Caulk the joint between the jamb and the cementboard with a good quality silicone caulk. Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first.

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

Tile the alcove sill and then the sides and top. Tape the tiles at the top and sides of the window to the surrounding tiles on the wall to hold them in place. When tiling bathtubs backsplashes and other areas that use limited quantities of tile buy the best quality tile you can afford. Smooth the cut edge.

Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. Finish tiling the wall cutting the top row to fit as needed as you work on this how to tile a shower project. Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder. Leave out the row of tiles where the shelf will rest photo 8.

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.