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Shower Tiling From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-211

Host Amy Matthews and homeowner Debbie discuss the tiling plan and begin tiling the shower.

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	The master bath was too cramped...
	and did not function for its homeowners.
	After a little elbow grease was applied...
	a spacious, spa-like retreat was created.

Materials:

Tiling Shower

Drill
Self-adhesive mesh tape
Quarter-inch square notch trowel
1/8 in. spacers
Wet saw
Tile breaker
Rubber gloves

Firring Out Wall

Rock saw
Wire saw
Reciprocating saw
Hammer
ABS pipe cleaner and solvent
Safety gloves and glasses

Prepping Sub-floor

T-square circular saw
Pencil
Chalk line
Drill
Deck screws

Laying Floor Tile

Measuring tape and ruler
Pencil
Quarter-inch square notch trowel

Tiling Shower

1. Screw a batten board into the wall to support the tiles (figure A).

2. Seal the seams in the cement board with self-adhesive mesh tape (figure B).

3. Mix up the thinset and, with a six inch mud knife, spread the mud over the tape to fill the seams (figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

4. Using a quarter-inch square notch trowel, spread the thinset on the wall. Cover only as much area as you can tile in 15 minutes (figure D). Use a premium thinset in a wet area like a shower, especially for large tiles.

5. Press the tiles against the wall, giving each a slight twist to create a suction that will hold them to the wall (figure E).

6. Place 1/8 inch spacer between the tiles for the grout lines (figure F).

Figure D

Figure E

Figure F

7. To make narrow cuts along the edges of the tile, use a wet saw (figure G). To cut in the middle of tiles, use a tile breaker (figure H), which scores a line down the middle and cracks it.

8. Set the cut edges against the wall (figure I).

Figure G

Figure H

Figure I

RESOURCES :

Field Tile
Model Number: A1102, Color: Roasted Marshmallow
Brand Name: Colorblox

Inlay Tile
Model Number: A1116, Color: Caboose
Brand Name: Colorblox

Manufacturer: Crossville, Inc.
346 Sweeney Dr.
Crossville, TN 38555
Phone: 1-800-221-9093
Website: www.crossvilleinc.com