Tiling A Shower Wall With Slate

Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast.

Tiling a shower wall with slate.

Mix half the package. Because thinset is not affected by moisture it is best for floor tile and any tile in wet areas including shower floors walls and ceilings and tub surrounds. A textured stone tile was used on the sidewalls as well as elsewhere in the bathroom to unify the spaces. How to tile a shower with slate preparing for wall installation.

My recommendation if you must have slate seal it regularly with a penetrating sealer not just a top coat sealer 3 coats on the initial sealing find a sturdy slate with less flaking and chipping find a manufacturer who can get the thickness as uniform as possible and make sure the slate is completely dry before sealing it i mean no moisture at all. There many colors and patterns available. Use a paddle mixer to stir the. The tiles normally come in 12x12 inch dimensions which is larger than many other tiles meaning that less work is involved to install them.

Stone must be sealed regularly and it can be difficult to clean if it s highly textured or has wide grout lines. Wash the tiles to remove dust. Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. As you wash them sort the tiles by their color mix.

Gorgeous bathroom with full height marble subway tile backsplash which continues into the shower featuring a pendant above the freestanding tub with a wall mount tub filler beside a teak bathroom stool atop slate herringbone tiled floors leading to the corner walk in shower lined with gray marble grid tile floors. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall. Since thinset tile mortar may crack you may wish to mix it with a special latex additive to increase its strength. Inside the shower slate blue glass tiles line the back wall and continue on the floor giving the shower focal point status.

It looks great on shower walls ceilings and floors as well as on the floor outside the shower where it s not so great is the areas of performance and maintenance. Mix 5 pounds of thinset according to manufacturers instructions. Follow steps for tiling a shower wall. Tiling a shower floor is pretty similar to tiling the shower wall.

Smaller jewel toned mosaic squares make for perfect shower shelving while elegant grecian layouts brighten and refresh. You should be aware the shower floor is slightly sloped to ensure that water runs into the drain. Natural stone in the shower is largely about appearance.