TILE A SHOWER WALL---TUTORIAL
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2020
- There are many different ways to tile a shower wall. One of the most common questions I get is, "do you tile the wall or floor first in a shower?" In my experience, and the way I was taught, is to tile the walls first while stacking off a stick nailed to the wall. Then tile the floor, then lastly add the cut tile between the floor and wall. Another way it could be done would be to tile the floor first, then tile the walls. The problem with that is you could damage the floor tile as you are working on the walls. Also, shower floors may not be perfectly flat and level, making it difficult to stack the wall tile on the uneven shower floor tile.
I also get the question, "how do you layout wall tile for a shower?". Depending on the size and shape of the tile there could be different methods. But the most popular size today is a 12x24 porcelain tile, laid either in a horizontal or brick pattern. In this video, I show an easy way to lay out the tiles, using what is called a "story pole". This way, it is easy to check the layout of the 12x24 porcelain tiles in the shower itself without trying to remember fractions of an inch off of a tape measure. Since 12x24 is a nominal size (actual size will be something like11-13/16"x 23-5/8"), and grout joint width needs to be added, a story pole can make things much simpler. It is also important to make sure that the layout has a full tile is at the ceiling, and not a small or sliver cut.
If you would like to see other videos in this series, you can see the entire playlist here: • Shower For Beau
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I doubt you will read this Coach but me and my wife been watching all your videos on repeat. I'm a Contractor but this is my first tile job. Nobody around here does it right or wants to learn the correct way. These videos are gonna save our asses. We are a young couple we built this house for our growing family by ourselves with all our savings and the only reason our bathroom will be what we wanted is bc of guys like you. Thank you for making these videos.If I could shake your hand and say thank you I would.
Thank you for your note! And I would like to shake your hand someday
To avoid mortar in your grout line don't push your tile and close your grout line but lay your tile up against the other tiles and push away. You can close your ridges at the same time. I been installing for 15+years but after installing over 3000 feet alone, 12×24 with square edges, I perfected the method. Thank you for the tips.
That's simply amazing and makes a lot of sense. Thank you for that tip!
This is one of the best tile layout and install videos I've seen. Some great tips for the weekend warrior to get pro results.
No it's not. Back butter your tiles and use a leveling system or you're going to get a shit result.
If you haven't already, a video of the pluming, squaring and truing of the walls would make a valuable video.
So short story. I went to re-caulk my bathtub about 6 or 7 weeks ago (just moved into my new house last year), and as I removed the old caulking, tiles started popping off the wall. One thing led to another and I'm now in the middle of a full-blown remodel of my bathroom (even took out the floor and exterior wall).
The last thing I expected was to find Isaac and think, wow somebody made me really genuinely appreciate incredible tile craftsmanship. Not only are you an incredible tradesman but you're also a legitimately good coach. Thanks again for all the awesome tips you've really helped remove a lot of the anxiety of building my first shower. Did my pan liner test yesterday confidently after watching your videos and boom, waterproof. Tiling soon. Thanks!!
The best way to secure the support stick to the wall is with a few dabs of hot glue to glue it to the wall and then wedge a few support sticks underneath the stick to the floor. A support stick on either end and one in the middle is usually enough. This is the best way to do it especially if you have the kerdi system or other waterproof membrane where you cant pierce it with nails or screws. Afterwards the sticks comes off fairly easily and you can get the hot glue off the membrane carefully with a scraper without damaging it.
The best way is to not use one in the first place. I never did understand why people do that...
@@billymacktexasdetective5827 The reason its used it because its alot easier to run the tiles up from a prefectly level line rather than starting from the floor where many times its not perfectly level and also many times the bottom row of tiles need to be cut. You just install all the full tiles then next day remove the support stick cut and install the tiles on the bottom row etc etc it just makes things alot easier and cleaner
@@billymacktexasdetective5827 Also I forgot to add usually you want to run the wall tile over the floor tile but its not a good idea to install the floor tile first, then the wall tile because you dont want to be working over freshly installed floor tile and risk dropping something and damaging the floor etc. Using the support stick you can get all the wall tile installed, then install the floor tile, then install the last row of wall tile around the floor. Basically there are many reasons and benefits for using the support stick.
@@lomparti I stand by what I said. I don't give 2 shits if the floor is unlevel or any of the other "reasons" you state. I set wall tile on top of the floor tile, like any rational person would and I install them perfectly level. Then I run right up the wall. But if someone can't cut a wall tile to conform to the floor, they should probably find a different line of work. This method is unnecessary and a waste of time...
@@lomparti heard of cardboard?
After successfully tiling two bathrooms I wish I’d seen this first. Every problem I wrestled with is minimized with your tricks of the trade. Fortunately my tiling turned out great but it would have been faster and easier. I’m starting my third bathroom now. I’m thankful for your help.
Refreshing to watch a guy who knows what he is doing. Also, excellent production and good pace and edits. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
I'm experienced with the four-inch ceramic tile I want to put in a walk-in shower this sping however my last job was thirty years ago and the wife wants to hire a pro. Today she caught me watching your videos and yes I got the look. lol
Wow, this all seems harder at first, but then I remember my first shower and how frustrating it was because of those exact details you mentioned. I'm literally days away from doing another and was about to make all the same mistakes. Love this video. Great timing. Thanks Coach.
I really like that you actually cover the nail hole with kerdi band (or kerdi fix). Nice work!
I have started tiling again after being out of the renos business for 10 + years. Your videos are great for explaining all the new methods and products out there. We are a long way from the 12”x12” I used to install. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! And again great videos
Thank you sir! I hope that I can improve my tile installation to be as neat, tidy and flush as yours seems to be. I really appreciate you doing this.
Nothing like a newly tiled shower, along with being first one in it😉
Nice job & again; very nice for everyone involved in giving Beau a new shower👍🏻
Cheers
Just found your channel about a month ago. Absolutely love it. I moved from Sacramento 3 years ago to Kentucky. Doing a bathroom remodel and you have saved my so much time and money. Thank you and stay safe out there.
Amazing, clear advice. Your process of starting from the second row up makes so much sense. I'm a cabinet maker and when I learned about story poles many years ago it made my layouts so much simpler. Thanks for the education!
Man, excellent video and thank you, this is exactly what I needed. Remodeling my bathroom all the way down from replacing the subfloor. The tiling was the most anxiety inducing part but following these steps gave me an almost PERFECT level on my first try. Keep up the great work!
As a man thats always been excited and happy to learn a new craft. Its nice to see someone so ambitious and passionate about what they do. Guaranteed his customers are always happy with the end result. Salute brother
We had never tiled a wall before, but we followed this video and got fantastic results in our bathroom! Thank you!
Best tile teacher around. Thanks for your detailed explanations!
Awesome presentation. I'm a carpenter of over 35 years and it always boils down to proper sequence to obtain the better outcome in the end. I'm about to tile my shower in the next month and this is going to get a bookmark for me to follow your advice. Thanks!
Second video I watched of you… Congratulations! You are a great coach and a true subject matter expert at the master skill level. Your delivery and explanations are clear, understood, and demonstrate much experience. Thank you.
Your tile work is always so meticulous while training us, all without taking up a ton of extra time! Well done brother! We appreciate it!
HE NEED TO USE CLICK LEVELING SYSTEM, NO ONE CAN INSTALL TILE EVEN WITHOUT THOSE
Some great tips. I was taught 35 years ago to make a gauge rod (story pole) and still to this day make them for almost every job. And for battens, instead of using timber, i use my old out of level but still straight spirit levels and use batten stands, or, i also have loads of different length Unistrut on my van. Great tutorial! Cheers
Thank you tile coach, I gained a lot of important tricks of the trade from you, and that means a lot because I’m a guy who did everything on my own house, built it all myself but It helps to gain smarts from people who do it every day. Thank you so much, Steve
I"d been installing tile on and off for a few years, and I just found this channel on youtube, I had to subscribe, this guys work is phenomenal, his work is just so meticulous and spot on, keep up the good work 👌did anybody see he didnt even use leveling clips? because his walls were all plumb, thats how a tile job should be done.
I am getting ready to tile my shower with large format tiles and this gave me so much good advice! Thanks for sharing your expertise!!
Excellence!!! I love seeing a man take pride in his work and do it with perfection.
Excellent tutorial. I like how you explain why you’re doing it the way that you are without being cocky about it like a lot of the how-to videos out there. Thank you.
ThankYou for the Tips! I'm a Retired Sparky and have a done a few tile jobs, so still learning
Wish I had watched these video tips before tackling my shower. Walls were a mess and as you mentioned the ceiling was way off. Thanks drywall guys. These videos would have made the job a lot easier with less stress. Please keep the great tips coming.
You did a great job. I love that you don’t make it about being entertaining, it is not the point, it is educational (you were on point btw). Some construction hosts try to add their “flair” and character and it usually comes off as intrusive, diverting focus. You are a good teacher, linear and not overly explanatory. I really appreciate that. It’s refreshing.
This guy is a true craftsman. Love his dedication to the trade.
Nice to see you take as much pride in your Fitness as you do your Tiling.🇨🇦🇺🇸
Great Video!!!! Thanks for all the detail....you even mentioned the grout size!!! Doing my first shower including mud pan on concrete slab. Pre slope mud is down and I’m on my way. Keep the videos comin!!! Thanks again for all the great instruction. “Every day you learn something is a good day”!!!!!
Two of your tips I truly appreciate: 1. Squeezing the tiles together and then cleaning the excess thin set 2. Scribing the tile by marking the back side at the grout line. Thank you.
Most excellent shower tile installation video. Great details regarding tools and execution. Thanks for the tips.
I am so grateful for you sharing your expertise! I feel so empowered!
Learned a lifetime's worth of tricks in 1/2 hour. Thanks so much!
So thankful for your videos. Doing my first full bath renovation for a customer and looking forward to using what I’ve been learning from you.
How did it come out?
@@Onelovej heard that he switched career.
I've learned so much watching your videos! So many great tips, big and little! Thank you for putting them together and sharing.
It is so refreshing to have someone showing people how to do something the right way, to the best of their ability in the trades. I see so many hacks on yt giving very bad "professional" advice. Bloody excellent. I hope your channel keeps growing!
I'm not a builder but I'm looking forward to tiling my house when I get on the property ladder....knowledge is power thanks for sharing 👍
Following this all the way from Ethiopia! Great job Issac
Efficient + Neat + Optimal techniques + Best tools + Top shelf materials + Accuracy + Precision + Professionalism + Conscientious = Perfection!!
Great video. Love the story pole idea. Use it for siding on a house, now I see the advantage for tile!
One of the best tutorials I've seen, Thanks for your time and effort, Mike from Australia
Thank you very much, you have giving me the confidence to install my shower tile!!!
Great video man, extremely helpful. You showed a lot of what not to do and gave us some hacks that really speed up tiling and make it look better overall. Thanks you for sharing!!!!!!!
I finished all my diy work for foreseeable future yet I still find my self watching these videos 😆. Full of nuggets of information, top job dude!
So just to be clear….
1. Tile back wall first using board to support tiles.
2 Tile side walls next using board to support tiles.
3. Now tile floor
4. Then install remaining wall tiles on top of finished floor so water flows off wall to floor more easily.
Correct????
Thank you so much. These are great logical tips!
This was such a great tutorial - I just learnt how to tile through you so thank you for putting this out there!
Thanks for paving the way for us to learn! Bless you for that! I really appreciate your video here. Wish Me luck on tiling this shower!
Love it brother! I’m currently working on a master bathroom and I know how you feel when you are about to tile! Can’t wait!
You are an outstanding teacher.
Nothing wrong with this video. Nice post and informative. Thanks for sharing 👍
Isaac, excellent editing and clear instructions.
This was excellent... Thank you. Lots of great tips to get my tiles up nicely
This is a great video with clear guidance on tiling a shower. Thanks very much 👍
You are doing a great job with your instructions. Thanks!
Amazing vid. So many little yet important tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing your knowledge dude!
I like your work. I'm sure you help a lot of people by doing skilled craftsman work. I'm a plumber and have been doing plumbing for 49 years and still going. I myself don't use plastic shower drains. I'm old school so I like using cast iron shower drains with the brass ring in the middle for clamping down the shower pan. This style shower drain has been around 70 plus years....
It's been around for a while, but cast iron doesn't age well compared to newer materials. That's why every tiler on CZcams switches out the old cast iron ones for an updated drain assembly. But, I do get using a product for a long time, only to have so many others switch to another style, while you wonder why. lol
I wish I found your channel before I started my sister’s bathroom! As Valerie said, you’re doing great things! Thank you for your help!😊❤🎉
Really nice how things are done in a nice orderly fashion. I am getting the worst hack job of a bathroom remodel currently and its too late to go back. I have learned a lot.
Your showers are a work of art brother
Awesome work! Beautiful tile.
Dude love your videos man. Your very informative and seen to be knowledgeable. Can't wait to see more videos
Great work with some great technology, here in my country we still lack such technology we always come out with excellent work 💪💪
I placed my first order with Emser Tile in Fort Worth. Great place, very helpful and had what I needed!
Hi You are the best on CZcams Brother! Want to thank you for being very thorough in your presentation and sharing your tips with us all. Be Blessed and stay safe.
Great video 💯👍🏾 I'm about to do my shower walls today just wanted to get a few tips and your video was perfect
Great video my friend! I love the way you explained each and every step and why you do it that way.
You are an excellent teacher. This video will be my guide when I tile my kids bathroom.
Thanks a million! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Once again Issac awesome stuff, plumb and square not plumb out of square
Very helpful. DIY'r here but not my first shower rebuild. Great tips. Thank you.
Very good video. Very informative was exactly what I was looking for for my first time tiling. Thanks!
Thank you Isaac from Isaac. I really enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for making them. I am hoping to do the tile in the house I am building here in Alberta Canada. I have learned so much from you.
You are amazing, and very clear. Thank you so much
I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you & a very safe & happy new year to you.
Hi Coach Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and Knowledge , some awesome tips for the beginner , a huge hi from Perth Australia
Great video. I wish everyone cared about their work as much as you care about yours!
Excellent work and some really great tips! One suggestion though, it would be great if you could list the products you're using in the video description.
As a carpenter- I wholeheartedly approve of a story pole- great for laying out shingles or siding too!
Good nuggets of knowledge throughout!! Thanks O Tile!!
Dude, you are scary good at this!
Great video, thanks. I must admire your dexterity and skill, at 19:00, when you are balancing a 12x24 tile in one hand while making marks with the other, 7 feet off the floor, while the mortar is rapidly setting up! I do this by using a scrap piece of Kerdi or even cardboard to make a fake tile, then transfer the measurements to a real one. This before any mortar hits the wall for that row. 🙂
It looks like that wall preparation is the key to the success. Video about that would be great.
I’m not a tiler, but I’m embarking on my first tiled walk in shower. I have 2 questions...#1 wouldn’t you want to set the floor tile first, so the wall tiles would “overlap” the floor tiles? For water runoff purposes. #2 instead of puncturing the waterproofing membrane, can I use the story pole method, cut the bottom coarse to fit, and let it set up, and build from there? You were only missing that bottom coarse when you did the wall. One coarse. You could have started with the bottom coarse then, and waited to finish the top coarse from what I watched.
All in all, professional work!! Thanks for the video, much appreciated
Very knowledgeable,thank you for the Lessons.
This is awesome. It looks really good.
I first want to say I’ve been doing home construction and remodeling for 30+ years which makes me hate you!!! LOL not really being a firm believer in that if your not learning your dead to see such a young craftsman who is extremely professional and knowledgeable that is obviously concerned with quality first! Your testing of different products and flood testing procedures really help guys like my self keep up with the latest trends and I’ve learned some really great tips…thanks for taking time to teach these valuable lessons to myself and adding some really good educational videos for the general public! Thanks and god bless you!
At the end of the day mostly only a fellow setter will appreciate how flat those walls are. Nicely done.
Negative.
While I have not set a single tile so far, I do have a project pending and can tell you a lil OCD leads to plenty of appreciation of this meticulous work too! 😂
If you witnessed the hell I went through attempting to tile my shower today, you would understand why I am seeking compensation for this video not being released yesterday! My apologies.
😂😂😂
Lmao
I appreciate the video. I am building a tile shower for the first time.
Nice. Today I learnt new things. Thanks!
Super great explanation! Lots of details
Great job, helpful and to the point for us amatuers.
Haven't watched this vid yet but I coulda used it 5 hours ago. I tiled a shower wall today for the first time.
You are an excellent teacher bud!! You might want to think about getting into that work.
Thanks, fantastic skill. You make it look easy!!
This is the bomb, an excellent explanation 'how to tile the walls'. Now I know I can remodel my bathroom :-) Have to see the 'how-to float video' after this first before I really will start ;-)