On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x4 tiles.
How to install ceramic tile in a shower ceiling.
If you re installing tile on the ceiling above a fiberglass or acrylic tub you ll want to use some wood or cardboard to protect it in case of a falling tile.
The shower tiling alone will take two days.
That way if you do have to cut tile to fit they ll be at the bottom where the tub or shower pan might be slightly out of level.
Put the tile up against the ceiling and while setting it in place rock it back and forth about 1 2 a few times so it forms a suction behind the tile.
Shower tile and shower tiling supplies will cost about 600 if you choose standard tile.
Working on the ceiling is hard enough without worrying about whether you re keeping your layout square and parallel.
If you want fancy glass tile accents like the ones we show brace yourself.
How to tile a shower like we show here will take you about four full days.
When grouted the tile creates a waterproof barrier that helps protect your home investment from damage.
Try one or two and place a big towel on the.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
Mix up the thinset according to the manufactures specifications.
Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
If you plan to cut the bottom row of tile start your installation with the second row.
Measure and mark the spot for your second row of tile check your mark for level then attach a board to the wall to act as a guide.
If you are lining up your grout lines rather than installing them diagonally you can then draw lines on your ceiling as guides to where your tiles should be.
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Save time by setting several tiles at once.