How to Tile a Shower Floor (Part 1: Layout for 2×2 Tiles)
Today’s video shares quick tips for how to tile a shower floor. We share tips and tools that make this a lot easier no matter what your skill level. The links we promised are down below
Bathroom Repair Tutor — https://bathroomrepairtutor.com/video-library
Angle Grinder – https://goo.gl/NKX3px
Masterpiuma Tile Cutter – https://goo.gl/212GNN
Ishii Big Clinker Tile Cutter – https://goo.gl/QrG9Sp
Silica Dust Respirator – http://amzn.to/2u1NGYw
Bosch Laser Level — https://tinyurl.com/y8v9kl28
Horseshoe tile spacers – https://amzn.to/2PSISPt
linoleum knife — https://amzn.to/2TzAwdQ
Grout float — https://amzn.to/2DDrh70
1/4″ x 1/4″ trowel – https://amzn.to/2FAJJ2A
The first step to tiling a shower floor start in a corner and layout the sheets of tile.
Then work your way toward the drain. In this example we cut 4 tiles from the center of the sheet to see what that would look like.
From there, we added sheets of tile toward the plumbing wall, back wall, curb, and shower bench.
Industry standards require a minimum 1/8″ expansion and contraction joint between the tile and wall boards or curb.
Cutting tiles for the shower floor is a lot easier with an angle grinder and diamond blade. But wear a silica dust respirator.
Our Part 2 video will share how to set these tiles on the shower floor using thin-set mortar.
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Great video.
How do you guys always know what I'm getting ready to do? Just at the point of tiling the shower floor on my bathroom renovation. These videos are very informative and well done. Thanks.
Hi! great video, What brand drain adapter did you use to convert the circular drain to square?…cant seem to find it online, any help would be appreciated, thanx in advance!
Where do I find that square metal piece for the drain??
Any issues with the slope ‘lines’ that run from the corners to the drain on the Wedi bases? No need to treat them as a corner?
Great videos! You mentioned that we can support your channel by making purchases from your online store, but I can't find a link in descriptions (or descriptions). Do you mean that I can only purchase the idividual items – like the diamond blade – by clicking on it's link. I was hoping that you might have an online storefront where I could purchase the full line of Wedi Products. Am I missing something?
don't you think mentioning a waterproof membrane is important ?
Great video, very helpful; I am about to attempt my very first tile shower, its a small 3×5 shower space but was curious which video you recommend to watch first? I'm assuming this shower floor one, but figured I'd ask. Thanks..
Jeff
In my layout my drain will not be inline with shower valve and shower head. In floor slope it is in middle but due to construction issues my shower valve will be off by 1 1/2”-2”. Do you think this will be ok?
Thanks,
Dick
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