Installing Marble Tile On Shower Wall

Home centers and tile shops carry a huge selection of marble limestone and granite and the installation techniques are virtually the same as for ceramic.

Installing marble tile on shower wall.

In our project we used crema marfil an italian tumbled marble tile. Add the elegance of natural stone to your bathroom walls for little more than the cost of standard ceramic tiles. Tim carter by tim carter. Once demolition of the old tile is complete install a cement backer board in the shower area image 1.

In our project we used crema marfil an italian tumbled marble tile. Preparing for installation 1. Installing marble wall tile in a bathroom is not a diy job for beginners. These large pieces of marble are in a master shower.

Use a starter board as. These will protect your hands eyes and lungs as you install your marble. The only special tool you need is a wet saw with a diamond blade. Laying marble tiles on cement board creates a very strong and waterproof installation if done correctly.

A master bathroom with a large shower stall and jacuzzi tub. How to install tile in a bathroom shower step 1. Once demolition of the old tile is complete install a cement backer board in the shower area. The tiles come in different sizes pre spaced.

If the surface you are tiling from floor tub. For instance different kinds of thinset are available and some may be more suitable for. Clean the floor surface. Use a starter board as a straight edge whenever.

Wear gloves eye protection and a facemask. The tiles come in different sizes. If you are installing the marble on a floor that is already tiled then you must remove the. Spread an even amount of thinset on the wall first and then lay the tiles in pushing firmly to seat the tile and make sure it adheres well to the thinset.

Wall tile installed in this bathroom is a polished marble 12 x12 on the walls of the shower are. 1 establish a starting point for the marble.