Cut the tiles on a tile saw.
How far up wall to tile for shiwer.
The bathroom below showcases one of our favorite unconventional tile heights with the tile covering 3 4 of the wall.
Place the first row of tiles along the wall and mark the tile where they need to be cut in order to have the tile s top edge aligned with the line you drew.
Here we ll cover the basics of bathroom wall tiles and how to choose the right height for your project.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
Give your shower an update with new tile.
You don t have to do tile around the toilet or up the wall.
If tile is your.
Almost to the top.
When using ceramic tile try to find boxes with the same dye lot number.
I also think it s a style choice.
Claire thomas photo.
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.
Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs.
3x9 tiles in daisy and sea glass design.
Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves.
Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower.
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.
If you can t find matching numbers mix tile from different boxes when installing so any color variation won t be as noticeable.
Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results.
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.
Personally i like more tile though.
Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment.
Ps this does not include any major wall preparation costs such as reboarding that may be required when stripping off the existing tiles.
Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation.
Save time by setting several tiles at once.
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.