The rationale for tiling the floor first is simple expansion and contraction joints will be hidden by wall tiles.
How to install pebble tile shower floor.
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Remember tcna tile council of north america guidelines stipulate expansion and contraction joints for shower floors and walls.
Lay the pebble tiles down interlocking each tile on all sides starting at the edge image 2.
Use loose pebbles to fill in the gaps between sheets pressing them gently but firmly into the thin set.
Every pebble must make contact with the thin set but you don t want to press down so hard that the pebbles touch the concrete beneath.
Set tile using a trowel evenly apply thinset no thicker than 1 8 image 1.
Next press the pebble tiles gently into the thin set.
Tile manufacturers also make faux pebble stone shower floor tile using the same clay and matte glazes they use to make durable tile.
This installation technique will save hours of frustration.
Easily cut and place full sheets of pebbles.