Installing Mosaic Tile Shower Wall

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x4 tiles.

Installing mosaic tile shower wall.

Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area. This makes mosaic tile much quicker to install than using individual small tiles. You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. The tiles come in different sizes pre spaced on mats.

After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further. In this video learn how to lay mosaic tiling in your bathroom shower. For more great looking bathroom decoration and diy ideas see the full video program on. Apply thin set adhesive to the wall using a notched trowel.

Measure the top and bottom of the shower wall ours is 82 long to make sure it is straight and does not slant in or out. Flattening will prevent the ridges and air pockets from showing through transparent glass tile. Lay out the location of the backsplash on the wall. Position the sheet on the wall and press it into the wet thin set adhesive.

The tiles are spaced on the sheets so the gaps between tiles are precisely the proper width for grout seams. 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. Cover the countertop with plastic sheeting held in place with masking tape. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

We ll show you how to remove your old shower tiles install backer board install ne. Installing new shower tile can make your whole bathroom feel brand new.