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Ranch-Home Expansion, Pt. 2: Tile a Shower A '60s-era ranch-style home gets upgraded with a bedroom remodel, new closet and bath. Check out more value-enhancing projects from Sweat Equity. From "Sweat Equity" episode DSEQ-211

The finished shower

For the Busheff's new bathroom, they wanted a steam shower, which requires moving plumbing, new cement board, new tile and a new shower surround.

Below is a summary of the basic steps as seen in this Sweat Equity project, as well as a list of materials and tools used.

Materials:

tile
tile cutter
speed square
notched trowel
level
caulking gun and caulk
large sponge
grout
grout mixing tray
tape measure
cement backer board
grout
screws
power drill
spacers
grout sealer
shower door

Note: If you lack experience or confidence to do plumbing or electrical work yourself, you may want to hire a licensed professional for those phases of the project.

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	Before
	After

Installing Shower Tile

Steps:

• Cover your shower area with cement board. Secure it to the studs using a power drill and drywall screws.

• Mud and tape the corners and the screws

• Mix your grout according to manufacturer's instructions.

• With a notched trowel, spread the grout onto the cement board. Keep the trowel at a 45-degree angle to create deep groves in the grout.

• Press the tile to the wall and wiggle it into place. Use spacers to maintain the grout lines.

• Finish with grout and seal your tile to prevent water damage.

• Install the shower door.

RESOURCES :

Resources for Sweat Equity, episode 211:

contractor: Maurice Ugarte

The Window Store
Website: www.thewindowstore.com

Home Decorators
Website: www.homedecorators.com

Woodlist Inc.
Website: www.woodlist.com

Kirkland's Home
Website: www.kirklands.com