How To Install Mosaic Tile Shower Wall

So we asked dean sorem our go to tile expert to show us his best tips for cutting and setting mosaic tiles.

How to install mosaic tile shower wall.

Be sure to put spacers between each tile as you go. In our project the back wall is a consistent 48 5 across and we used a decorative 3 mosaic border between the second and third panels from the top of the shower. In our project we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. To cut the tiles themselves it s best to rent a saw designed for cutting ceramic stone or glass.

Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1. For sheets of mosaic tiles most of your cutting will be done to the mesh mat that holds the tile. Or less mounted on sheets and often made of glass mosaic tiles present some unique challenges. Whether they are used on floors walls countertops or backsplashes and whether made from traditional ceramic tiles porcelain or glass tiles mosaics create an intricate design effect that lends a look of luxury in any room.

On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles. Golden select mosaic wall tile installation video. Use the tile to decide the exact dimensions and positions of the benches niches and even wall thicknesses so that you can use solid tiles as much as possible and minimize cutting. Golden select mosaic wall tile installation video.

In some ways setting mosaic tile is just like setting any other tile. But because the individual tiles are small usually 2 in. Use long sweeping motions to apply mortar to the wall and start placing your tiles in the marked locations. After you position the piece around the obstacle you can add back in little individual tile pieces to complete the pattern.

To get an accurate measurement space out exactly how you will set the panels. The key to how to install mosaic tile in a shower is to plan the shower with the tile you want to use.