If the shower base is uneven tiles will.
How do i tile a shower wall.
Unless you plan to replace the shower pan too leave it in place.
Do not put down.
You should get the shower wall down to the bare studs.
In order to prevent moisture.
These two lines will guide the initial tile installation.
How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area step 1.
Gut the shower stall down to the studs.
In our project we brought an old 70s bathroom into classic art deco style.
Measure up 13 the height of one row of tiles plus the grout line and draw a level line.
Take a 4 foot level and place it across all the studs.
Start by turning off the water to the shower so you don t accidentally ruin your work.
Find and mark the center point on the wall and draw a plumb line as a reference mark.
Before you do anything it s best to check the stud walls are plumb and level.
We removed a wall where an old.
Do this vertically horizontally and diagonally.
Check shower stud walls.
For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.
This will provide a straight edge for the tile to.
Begin the bathroom tile installation with the second row up from the bottom.
Preparing the shower for tiles 1.
Rip out any old tile drywall or surrounds that were on the wall.
Attach a straight board to the backer board along the line.
To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to.
Determine how much tile you ll need.
Choose a vapor barrier to install and introduce according to manufacturer directions.
Put up a sturdy cement.
Measure each wall area calculating the width times height.
You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile.
If the studs aren t plumb and level the waterproofing won t be either.