Tiling A Shower Wall With A Window

Slightly slope the sill tiles toward the shower for drainage by piling on a little extra thin set on the back side.

Tiling a shower wall with a window.

Finish tiling the wall cutting the top row to fit as needed as you work on this how to tile a shower project. 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. Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast. You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window.

Tile the alcove sill and then the sides and top. When smaller mosaic tiles are installed on the floor of the shower the grout in between them will create a little extra traction. Tile the remaining walls and. Smooth the cut edge.

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

Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder. This is great because it keeps people from slipping. Caulk the joint between the jamb and the cementboard with a good quality silicone caulk.

When tiling bathtubs backsplashes and other areas that use limited quantities of tile buy the best quality tile you can afford. Screw each panel to the studs using 1 1 4 inch cement board drywall screws. As with all tiled shower installations run cementboard throughout the shower area and on the same plane as the window jamb. That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall.

Tape the tiles at the top and sides of the window to the surrounding tiles on the wall to hold them in place. Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first.