As with all tiled shower installations run cementboard throughout the shower area and on the same plane as the window jamb.
Tiling a shower wall with a window.
Tile the remaining walls and.
How to tile and grout a bathroom wall.
When smaller mosaic tiles are installed on the floor of the shower the grout in between them will create a little extra traction.
You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window.
Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting.
Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast.
Tape the tiles at the top and sides of the window to the surrounding tiles on the wall to hold them in place.
Begin with the length of the shower.
Measure your panels of cement backer board to fit the shower walls on each side.
Caulk the joint between the jamb and the cementboard with a good quality silicone caulk.
Smooth the cut edge.
Glass is bright and light reflecting which will make the whole shower appear a lot larger than it really is.
This is great because it keeps people from slipping.
Put on mask and ear protection and as needed mark and cut a panel to fit using an angle grinder.
That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall.
Leave out the row of tiles where the shelf will rest photo 8.
Slightly slope the sill tiles toward the shower for drainage by piling on a little extra thin set on the back side.
Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first.
Screw each panel to the studs using 1 1 4 inch cement board drywall screws.
In a bathtub area the cost difference between using this cheap bland 0 69 tile and a better quality 4 75 tile is negligible.
When tiling bathtubs backsplashes and other areas that use limited quantities of tile buy the best quality tile you can afford.
Tile the alcove sill and then the sides and top.