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Tiling Shower Walls How to install porcelain field and glass mosaic tile From "Bathroom Renovations" episode DBTR-308

The shower walls get covered with porcelain field tile and glass mosaic accent tile.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Materials:

24" wet saw
safety glasses
square-notch trowel
thinset
spacers
rubber mallet
sponge
v-notch trowel

Tiling Shower Walls

1. Use a wet saw to make any necessary tile cuts (figure A).

2. Back-butter the tiles with thinset using a square-notch trowel (figure B) and press firmly to the wall. Gently tap the tile with a rubber mallet to ensure good adhesion (figure C).

3. Set spacers beneath and between tiles to make even grout lines (figure D).

4. Be sure to place the cut edge of the tiles in the corner to hide the rough edge (figure E).

5. Wipe excess thinset off of the tiles with a wet sponge.

6. The glass accent tile is set in the same manner as it was in the shower floor–two layers of thinset applied with a v-notch trowel (figure F).

Figure E

Figure F

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RESOURCES :

Grohtherm Thermostat Rough-In
Model #: 34 122 000

Atrio Integrated Trim w/Trio Spoke Handles
Model #: 19 169 000
Color: Chrome

Freehander Shower System
Model Number: 27 007 000
Color: Chrome

Brand Name: GROHE
Visit www.groheamerica.com for local distributors
and dealers.

Tile
14"x14" unpolished
Brand Name: Empire
Model #: VS87
Color: Empress Silver

1"x1" mosaic
Brand Name: Illuminessence Water Crystal Mosaics
Model #: WCB5
Color: Seafoam
Available at Home Depot and EXPO Design Centers.

Manufacturer: Crossville Inc.
Website: www.crossvilleinc.com