Installing Mosaic Tile On Shower Wall

If you re working with thin mosaic tile or glass mosaic tile that isn t painted on the back apply the thin set with a notched trowel and then flatten it slightly with the flat side of the trowel before setting the tile.

Installing mosaic tile on shower wall.

Flattening will prevent the ridges and air pockets from showing through transparent glass tile. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Measure the width of the shower walls on either side of the door. Use a tile nipper to cut the individual tiles in half to fill in the gaps image 2.

You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area. In modern tile work the underlayment is generally cement board applied over a plywood subfloor or directly against wall studs. After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further.

Use a utility knife to cut through the mesh on the sheet of tile around the outlet. Mosaic tile can be laid directly on plywood or wallboard in non wet locations but cement board offers the best underlayment and is the preferred choice for professionals. Position the sheet on the wall and press it into the wet thin set adhesive. Cut the glass tile sheets in half with a utility knife image 1.

We ll show you how to remove your old shower tiles install backer board install ne. Step 4 dry fit the tile sheets. Installing new shower tile can make your whole bathroom feel brand new. Mark electrical outlets by applying lipstick to the outlets then press the sheet of tile against it to transfer the mark to the back of the tile.

In our project one wall is 31 inches and the other is 36 inches. Dry lay the panels and measure them to see where you need to make cuts.