How To Tile A Bathtub Shower
How to tile bathroom walls and shower tub area.
How to tile a bathtub shower. In this beginners tutorial i show how to set out your tiles how to cut and lay tiles how to mix and apply adhesive how to grout tiles and i go through. Cost skill level start to finish 2 days. Combining bleach and water in a 1 3 ratio will yield an effective tile cleaning solution. Rigorously wipe the tile with the cloth.
There s even advice on how to tile in and around a window recess. Take an old toothbrush or grout brush and scrub removing the soap scum with it. For the perfect bathroom tile cleaner apply the thick paste to the dirty tiles using a damp cloth or sponge. For instance you might mix five tablespoons of bleach with 15 tablespoons of water.
Take a 4 foot level and place it across all the studs. With a clean cloth rinse the clean bathroom tiles with warm water. Turn on your faucet and soak a cloth with water. Do this vertically horizontally and diagonally.
Our how to tile a bathroom wall will give you all the help and advice you ll need to do this job well. If the studs aren t plumb and level the waterproofing won t be either. Make sure you remove any dirt or other stains on the surface of the tile. Licensed contractor amy matthews shows how to install tiles in a bathroom shower area and the walls to transform a tired old bathroom into a classic art deco retreat.
To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of the tub to the top of the area to be tiled. Before you do anything it s best to check the stud walls are plumb and level. Check if you need to adjust this mark to avoid laying slivers of tile at the top and bottom. Soft cloth pencil 3 16 v notched trowel mask.
Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. How to tile and grout a bathroom floor. Wipe the tile with a wet cloth.