Installing Mosaic Tile Shower Wall

Flattening will prevent the ridges and air pockets from showing through transparent glass tile.

Installing mosaic tile shower wall.

After the second coat is dry and the whole shower area is prepped it s time to make tile decisions before going any further. For our shower we chose a running bond pattern. Position the sheet on the wall and press it into the wet thin set adhesive. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.

You ll need a design plan before you start attaching the tile. Modern mosaic tile is a product in which smaller ceramic tile squares generally 2 inches square or smaller are glued onto sheets of mesh fiberglass. We ll show you how to remove your old shower tiles install backer board install ne. Cover the countertop with plastic sheeting held in place with masking tape.

Here s how to install shower wall tile after you ve prepped the area. In this video learn how to lay mosaic tiling in your bathroom shower. Lay out the location of the backsplash on the wall. On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x4 tiles.

The tiles come in different sizes pre spaced on mats. Installing new shower tile can make your whole bathroom feel brand new. 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. 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. The tiles are spaced on the sheets so the gaps between tiles are precisely the proper width for grout seams.