Tile Shower Walls Or Ceiling First

Required tools for this shower tile project.

Tile shower walls or ceiling first. A gutted room eliminates much of the dirt and grime associated with removing old carpet tile or wood flooring. And then finish by installing that final row of wall tiles so that it overlaps the floor properly. Opt for floor installation first because it s often a messy process. Have the necessary tools for this how to tile a shower diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration.

Also if you re tiling a ceiling in the shower x77 is a fantastic option. Here is an easy way to set your 1st row and the rest going up your wall then lastly the first row is set. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. Shower is 3 x 6 and will have frameless glass door across one 6 ft.

And at the home depot you ll find tile options in an endless array of styles colors textures and patterns enhance the decor of your bath. If tiling the ceiling will not help your shower s function or fashion it can be left alone. And let that dry. The first row near the floor should be reserved using a ledger or other space saver.

I explain why this method works soooo easy. When installing tile on the ceiling you want to install the tile on the shower walls all the way up to the last row before the ceiling as i ve done in these photos. Never a problem with much steam as there is a cathedral ceiling with skylights in the main part of bathroom and also i purchased a new good exhaust fan. Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile.

You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. What you really want to do is tile the walls starting with the second row and work up from there. Lastly remove the 1 2 ledgers and add the bottom row of tiles. Ceilings are 8 ft high.

Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Bathroom is 100 sq. Determine how much tile you ll need. Nobody wants a tile to fall of the ceiling and hurt someone or crack a shower pan tile.

There may not be a more beautiful versatile or durable material for your bathroom floors and wall than tile. Meanwhile install your floor tiles to the wall. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. If you are lining up your grout lines rather than installing them diagonally you can then draw lines on your ceiling as guides to where your tiles should be.