Tiling A Shower Wall With A Window

You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window.

Tiling a shower wall with a window.

When smaller mosaic tiles are installed on the floor of the shower the grout in between them will create a little extra traction. Finish tiling the wall cutting the top row to fit as needed as you work on this how to tile a shower project. Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. Glass is bright and light reflecting which will make the whole shower appear a lot larger than it really is.

Leave out the row of tiles where the shelf will rest photo 8. 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. In a bathtub area the cost difference between using this cheap bland 0 69 tile and a better quality 4 75 tile is negligible. Smooth the cut edge.

Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast. Begin with the length of the shower. That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall. Caulk the joint between the jamb and the cementboard with a good quality silicone caulk.

When tiling bathtubs backsplashes and other areas that use limited quantities of tile buy the best quality tile you can afford. Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder. Slightly slope the sill tiles toward the shower for drainage by piling on a little extra thin set on the back side. Spread thinset inside the window and install the tiles.

Measure your panels of cement backer board to fit the shower walls on each side. Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first. Screw each panel to the studs using 1 1 4 inch cement board drywall screws. This is great because it keeps people from slipping.

Tape the tiles at the top and sides of the window to the surrounding tiles on the wall to hold them in place. As with all tiled shower installations run cementboard throughout the shower area and on the same plane as the window jamb.