Tiling A Shower Wall With A Window

Smooth the cut edge.

Tiling a shower wall with a window.

Caulk the joint between the jamb and the cementboard with a good quality silicone caulk. Slightly slope the sill tiles toward the shower for drainage by piling on a little extra thin set on the back side. That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall. When tiling bathtubs backsplashes and other areas that use limited quantities of tile buy the best quality tile you can afford.

When smaller mosaic tiles are installed on the floor of the shower the grout in between them will create a little extra traction. Begin with the length of the shower. You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window. Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder.

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. Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. Tile the remaining walls and.

Measure your panels of cement backer board to fit the shower walls on each side. Tape the tiles at the top and sides of the window to the surrounding tiles on the wall to hold them in place. This is great because it keeps people from slipping. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall.

Finish tiling the wall cutting the top row to fit as needed as you work on this how to tile a shower project. As with all tiled shower installations run cementboard throughout the shower area and on the same plane as the window jamb. Leave out the row of tiles where the shelf will rest photo 8. Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first.

Tile the alcove sill and then the sides and top. Screw each panel to the studs using 1 1 4 inch cement board drywall screws.