How To Install A Ceramic Tile Shower Surround

For a shower enclosure extend the tile and the backerboard at least 6 inches above the showerhead.

How to install a ceramic tile shower surround.

These kits are not only easy to install but they also look nice and seal the area behind them from water. If you want fancy glass tile accents like the ones we show brace yourself. Purchase a tub surround kit compatible with your existing tub from your local home improvement store. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

The tiles come in different sizes pre spaced on mats. Once the adhesive is in place install the shower surround. For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub. Glass tile can be expensive so it s wise to think of it as an accent only.

Make sure that the holes line up with the faucet bars and shower head prior to. Measure each wall area calculating the width times height. To help hide the awkward appearance of an out of level tub make the bottom row of tiles at least three fourths of a tile high. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.

It pays to rent or buy a score and snap tile cutter if you re using 4 x 4 in. In our project we used crema marfil an italian tumbled marble tile. Apply strong adhesive to the tile and the wall. Thehomedepot homeimprovement diy subscribe to the home depot.

When using ceramic tile try to find boxes with the same dye lot number. This guide will show you how to install shower walls so you can turn any bathtub into a shower in just one day. Add up the wall areas and add 10 so you have extra tile for mistakes or future repairs. Step 5 install the shower surround.

Surrounds can be installed directly over securely fastened ceramic tile. Once the surround shower is assembled you can install it. Tiles like we show. Save time by setting several tiles at once.

Leave at least 1 4 inch edge around the installation area. Shower tile and shower tiling supplies will cost about 600 if you choose standard tile. Determine how much tile you ll need.