How To Tile A Shower Wall Using 12x24 Tiles

Suitable for floor and wall use 12x24 tiles need fewer grout lines as well so there is little maintenance or cleaning required.

How to tile a shower wall using 12x24 tiles.

Tiling shower wall coverings doesn t have to be hard. Our last tutorial shared tips on how to tile a pebble stone shower floor tiling the floor first helps wall tile hide expansion and contraction joints. Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. Press the tile into the mortar gently but firmly aligned along your board guide.

Large format tiles lend a contemporary edge to any space. But the right methods make a huge difference. One way to limit tile lippage is to stagger large format tiles into thirds. Use a tile cutter to just score the length of the tile and press firmly to cut.

Use bullnose for exposed edges or you can use trim pieces. Large tiles tend to cup or bow upward in the middle of the tile. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. This shower tile is 12 x 24 inches and we decided to have 6 inch pieces on the bottom and top.

Insert a tile spacer then repeat the process to add the next piece of tile. Save time by setting several tiles at once. It makes a smaller space look bigger. Continue adding tiles to the row until it is complete.

What s the best way to tile a shower wall. 12 24 inches we recommend trying a tile leveling system and using 1 16 clips. By the way always start your shower tiling project on the main 5 foot wall if tiling a tub. Push your tile firmly into place.

Plan your tile layout so that it doesn t leave you with less than 2 inches of tile on the bottom or top. Installing 12 24 tile can be a little tricky compared to smaller tiles but with a little planning and a few tricks up your sleeve this can be a great diy project even if you don t have a ton of tiling experience. 12 x 24 tile is everywhere lately. But again the choice is yours to make.

If you re using a large tile e g. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Wiggle it gently to help it settle into the mortar. Use spacers between the tile to make sure the gaps are consistent.

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