Also tile is heavy so put down blankets to protect the floors and tub from being damaged by falling.
How to install shower door on tile wall.
Plan your design layout in panels increments of three horizontal rows of tile.
Install them over the screws at the top and bottom of the jamb.
Measure the top and bottom of the shower wall ours is 82 long to make sure it is straight and does not slant in or out.
Tiling a shower is a diy project that you can usually accomplish in a few days with the right tools and equipment.
Lastly remove the 1 2 ledgers and add the bottom row of tiles.
Have the necessary tools for this how to tile a shower diy project lined up before you start you ll save time and frustration.
Required tools for this shower tile project.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first.
Also keep that shower tile looking fresh in the future by regrouting wall tile.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
Put the finishing touch on your shower door installation.
Save time by setting several tiles at once.
Repeat the installation on the other jamb.
Place end caps on the tops of the wall channels.
Attach the door handles and any towel bars.
This is a dusty job so use plastic to cover your doorways wear a respirator that s rated for dust cover the floor with a drop cloth and make sure there s plenty of ventilation.
Attach the seal strip to the bottom of the door and cut it to the required length.
Glass shower doors are a perfect completion to a tiled shower enclosure offering a more attractive and effective water containment than a traditional shower curtain and rod.
Prepare the doors by installing roller and if applicable handle towel bar hardware.
Then pick your shower tile and use this guide for step by step instructions on how to tile a shower.
Wear skid proof shoes kneepads gloves.
Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
Give your shower an update with new tile.
Glass doors can be clear or frosted for privacy and there is a range of track finishes to match almost any bathroom decor.