In the end i promise you ll feel more confident tiling a shower and guess what if you have any questions we ll answer them.
How far up wall to tile for shiwer.
Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower.
Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs.
Ps this does not include any major wall preparation costs such as reboarding that may be required when stripping off the existing tiles.
Aesthetically for most tile shower walls end with the last complete row of tile at around 6 feet 2 inches or so or to the top or just above the glass enclosure depending on how the math works out.
Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
Claire thomas photo.
Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
The bathroom below showcases one of our favorite unconventional tile heights with the tile covering 3 4 of the wall.
Give your shower an update with new tile.
Personally i like more tile though.
Wall tiling costs from 40 m2 including cheap tiles labour fitting materials adhesive grout silicon etc so a bathroom with 20m2 of walls quite common will cost 800 to fully tile the walls.
I also think it s a style choice.
If you can t find matching numbers mix tile from different boxes when installing so any color variation won t be as noticeable.
Cut the tiles on a tile saw.
Save time by setting several tiles at once.
Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results.
When using ceramic tile try to find boxes with the same dye lot number.
In general expect your local codes to specify a minimum height of 6 feet above finished floor height for a dense non absorbent waterproof wall covering within an enclosed shower.
You don t have to do tile around the toilet or up the wall.
Almost to the top.
I m currently redoing our bathroom and am doing tile on 1 the floor 2 the built in bath tub 3 the wall above the bath tub 4 the shower wall and 5 the shower floor.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation.
Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment.
Here we ll cover the basics of bathroom wall tiles and how to choose the right height for your project.