Installing Mosaic Tile On Shower Wall

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Installing mosaic tile on shower wall.

In our project one wall is 31 inches and the other is 36 inches. Installing new shower tile can make your whole bathroom feel brand new. Use a tile nipper to cut the individual tiles in half to fill in the gaps image 2. 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.

After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further. Set the tile panels on the side walls with thinset the same way as for the back wall using the starter board. As with any tile installation the surface for mosaic tile must be perfectly flat and smooth. 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.

Step 4 dry fit the tile sheets. Position the sheet on the wall and press it into the wet thin set adhesive. Flattening will prevent the ridges and air pockets from showing through transparent glass tile. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern.

In modern tile work the underlayment is generally cement board applied over a plywood subfloor or directly against wall studs. 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. Cut the glass tile sheets in half with a utility knife image 1. Dry lay the panels and measure them to see where you need to make cuts.

Use a utility knife to cut through the mesh on the sheet of tile around the outlet. Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area.