How to Tile a Shower Wall (9 Quick Tips)

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Helpful product links:
T-lock leveling clips -- amzn.to/2Se6FWS
SeamClips (for leveling tile)
For 1/4"-3/8" thick tile(blue) goo.gl/HtiYr5
For 3/8"- 1/2" thick tile (red) goo.gl/3znnP2
Horseshoe shims (for even grout joints)
For 1/16" grout joints - goo.gl/iYoqcN
For 1/8" grout joints - goo.gl/NYMiTi
Schluter Ditra (54 sft roll) -- amzn.to/2iTQVZP
KERDI-FIX Sealant -- amzn.to/2iUqDqr
KERDI-BAND (for seams) -- amzn.to/2hWlsWc
DITRA Trowel (to embed) -- amzn.to/2hTb4OP
12" grout float -- amzn.to/2A7hX9C
1/2" x 1/2" trowel -- amzn.to/2hWmdP2
1/4" x 1/4" trowel - amzn.to/2FAJJ2A
linoleum knife (for scrape grout joints) -- amzn.to/2TzAwdQ
ishii tile cutter -- amzn.to/2R6CUHf
Milwaukee Angle Grinder -- amzn.to/2iSa4vc
Dewalt Diamond Blade -- goo.gl/mxm9mb
Bosch Hole Saw (1 3/8") -- amzn.to/2zs1NV9
Milwaukee sawzall/drill kit -- amzn.to/2Rf2IBl
hydroban waterproofing -- amzn.to/2Bzpq1s
redguard waterproofing -- amzn.to/2P3Wz99
epoxy grout -- amzn.to/2SbIQPp
quartzlock2 -- amzn.to/2KyV1mM
Flexcolor -- amzn.to/2r7X08A


Today we share 9 Quick Tips for how to tile a shower wall.


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Tip #1: Check shower stud walls

No stud wall is made the same. Place a 4 foot level vertically, horizontally and diagonally on studs to check their plumb and level. Off-kilter studs can be fixed by sistering a second stud to them.

Tip #2: Waterproofing Behind Tile

There are a variety of great waterproofing methods..use one, e.g. KERDI-BOARD, Wedi, GoGoard, Cement Board with RedGard, Cement Board with ARDEX 8+9, Cement Board with Hydroban.
For Wedi - goo.gl/E6Di8j
Ardex 8+9 - amzn.to/2zYFvgU

Tip #3: Plan Tile Layout

All you need is the size of the tile, grout joint, measuring tape, and pencil & pad. Play the tile layout to avoid slivers at the ceiling and corners. There's nothing worse than a sliver of tile.

Tip #4: Get Quality Tile

Don't buy cheap clay based tiles...every chip will show. Get quality porcelain tiles that are the same color throughout. Check for imperfections and cupping.

Tip #5: Tile Leveling System for Large Format Tiles

Listen, tile leveling systems aren't necessary all the time. But large format tiles often have irregularities. And leveling systems help set these tiles and eliminate tile lippage. They're worth considering.

Perfect level Master (recommended for large format tile - goo.gl/eeHxBC
SeamClips (for leveling tile)
For 1/4"-3/8" thick tile(blue) goo.gl/HtiYr5
For 3/8"- 1/2" thick tile (red) goo.gl/3znnP2



Tip #6: Stagger Large Format Tiles in Thirds

Large format tiles set in thirds helps stop lippage. Read the TCNA handbook for more tips on this.

Tip #7: Small Grout Joints

Grout joints that are 1/16" or 1/8" help cut down on maintenance. Plus, they just look better.
Horseshoe shims (for even grout joints)
For 1/16" grout joints - goo.gl/iYoqcN
For 1/8" grout joints - goo.gl/NYMiTi


Tip #8: Quality Thin-Set

Use something like ARDEX X77 for large tiles. Choose the correct trowel size, back butter and use directional troweling as well. There are a lot of great thin-sets but we always go back to X77.

Tip #9: Quality Grout

Keracolor U, Mapei FA, ARDEX WA, SPECTRALOCK, QuartzLock 2, Flexcolor CG...these are all good options.

Hope these tips help your tile your shower wall.

To make tiling easier try Tuscan Seam Clips (leveling clips) :
For 1/4"-3/8" thick tile(blue) goo.gl/HtiYr5
For 3/8"- 1/2" thick tile (red) goo.gl/3znnP2