Glass Tile Wall Installation Shower

Use 3 8 1 2 shower glass track and a diamond bit sized to accept behind the wall spread mounting hardware.

Glass tile wall installation shower.

The bathroom below is full of shower tile design ideas. Is glass tile a good idea for shower walls. However keep in mind that product selection rather than improper installation is actually the source of many potential problems. Then make straight parallel lines in the mortar by pressing into it with a notched trowel to help the tiles stick to the wall.

Upgrade your kitchen backsplash or install new kitchen floor tiles. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Glass tile has become increasingly popular thanks to the number of customizable options that are available. Considering adding a new glass shower door to show off your new shower tile.

It pays to rent or buy a score and snap tile cutter if you re using 4 x 4 in. But if you re using natural stone or larger tiles and your shower wall tile layout requires lots of cuts especially notching rent a tile saw for a day. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Stainless or plastic you don t want rust stains on the tile drill and counter sink for the connector head if you can t find the stainless dip standard metal in silicon caulk.

Next push the tiles firmly into the mortar and continue applying the mortar and tiles in 3 inch by 3 inch spaces. But if you re like many homeowners you may be concerned about installing glass tile in wet areas. Begin by removing the old tile or the fiberglass shower wall. That way tile on the walls that would meet the glass block could be rough cut to width because we ended the tile behind the block photo 9.

Save time by setting several tiles at once. A vibrant glass mosaic shower tile wall adds visual interest to the space while tile trim and a white subway tile bath surround help balance the overall design. To install glass tiles start by spreading the mortar on the wall in a 3 inch by 3 inch space. Glass tile can be expensive so it s wise to think of it as an accent only.

Glass and tile work together to create a seamless blend of the two styles. Tiles like we show. Also tile is heavy so put down blankets to protect the floors and tub from being damaged by falling. Once you have acquired the skills to tile a shower you can take on many more tile installation projects.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. This is a dusty job so use plastic to cover your doorways wear a respirator that s rated for dust cover the floor with a drop cloth and make sure there s plenty of ventilation.