Shower Tub Wall Tile

Licensed contractor amy matthews shows how to install tiles in a bathroom shower area and the walls to transform a tired old bathroom into a classic art deco retreat.

Shower tub wall tile.

For shower walls generally it is best to use larger tiles from 4 inch by 4 inch tiles on upward to large format tiles in the 15 inch by 30 inch range from a visual standpoint tile smaller than 4 inches square creates a busy appearance. We have elevated the look and design with a textured grout line. More importantly smaller tiles are difficult to clean. More seams mean more grout and that presents you with that much more grout.

The fact that you can use ceramic tile for your bathroom s backsplash walls floor and ceiling in addition to your shower makes coordinating simple. How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area. Your shower will be a part of your life every day why not make it beautiful. This video will show you how to set tile around a tub.

Cost skill level start to finish 2. Introduce a natural element to your bath with resilient water resistant wood or stone look porcelain tile. Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results. In the end i promise you ll feel more confident tiling a shower and guess what if you have any questions we ll answer them.

Shower walls need to be water tight stylish and easy to clean. Tile floors allow for heated flooring systems that warm your feet while you re in the bathroom. One deciding factor in the choice between a one piece or multi piece unit is whether you can get a one piece unit through the doors of your home. Shower wall tile sizes.

Accent walls can be a stunning addition to a bathroom. Most shower kits include a shower pan and two or three solid wall panels although some are one piece shells in which the shower base or bathtub is integrated with the walls. Create the ultimate shower space by combining with our new color series. Our shower wall panels will soon be available in two new solid surface subway tile patterns that take classic to a new level.

If you re considering your shower wall options don t decide until you ve weighed up all of the possibilities. Simple and chic subway tile never goes out of style. Opt for a stunning tile that you love for your shower wall and you ll enjoy it for years to come. I cover some of the specifics of how to layout and set up a tub to install tile around it.

Learning how to tile a shower wall isn t hard but it does require preparation.