How To Install Ceramic Tile In A Shower Ceiling

How to tile a shower like we show here will take you about four full days.

How to install ceramic tile in a shower ceiling.

Diy 2316828 droc313 1fe drylay08 in our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Try one or two and place a big towel on the. 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. If you plan to cut the bottom row of tile start your installation with the second row.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x4 tiles. If you want fancy glass tile accents like the ones we show brace yourself. Shower tile and shower tiling supplies will cost about 600 if you choose standard tile. Save time by setting several tiles at once.

When grouted the tile creates a waterproof barrier that helps protect your home investment from damage. Mix up the thinset according to the manufactures specifications. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. 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.

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. When installing tile on the ceiling you want to install the tile on the shower walls all the way up to the last row before the ceiling as i ve done in these photos. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. 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.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Especially common in shower enclosures a tiled ceiling adds a finished look to your bathroom.