Now that is one way but as you know it s not the only way.
Shower walls not flat how to tile.
If the underlayment isn t in good shape put a 1 4 or 1 2 in.
Spread thinset mortar on the bottom center of the wall.
Spread the mortar with the flat edge of the trowel then groove.
If you mix x77 per the directions use the correct trowel size back butter your tiles and use directional troweling your tiles won t slide down the wall.
Also if you re tiling a ceiling in the shower x77 is a fantastic option.
Prep the shower area for tile layout to start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to seal it image 1.
However it s not the only option.
Use tile spacers if necessary to keep the tile lines straight in the layout.
Over the new in plane studs goes the vapor barrier and the tile backer board followed by the tile.
A stiff base will also prevent the tile from cracking.
Off kilter studs can be fixed by.
In order for tiles to lay flat the tile underlayment must be installed correctly.
We set out detailed pros and cons of each option below.
For the vertical layout begin your pattern at the top of the wall so there ll be full uncut tile at the top.
Check shower stud walls no stud wall is made the same.
Enough to get away from the face edges of the existing out of plane studs but not so far as to waste space inside the room or the shower.
There are several alternatives to tile in the shower.
Place a 4 foot level vertically horizontally and diagonally on studs to check their plumb and level.
If so adjust your layout to have wider tile on the sides.
Cement board underneath the tile to build it up.
This article sets out 7 viable options other than tile for your shower.
Vinyl tile is a good undelayment if it isn t damaged.
Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk.
Nobody wants a tile to fall of the ceiling and hurt someone or crack a shower pan tile.