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  • We've finished the prep for our shower walls and now we're ready to tile.

  • Don't skip the prep if you want your shower tile to look good and last a long time. If

  • you haven't already, check out the previous video, How to Prep for Shower Wall Tile at

  • Lowes.com/HowTo.

  • This is part of a total bath remodel, so we also replaced our tub with a fiberglass shower

  • base. We installed that first because we want our tile to overlap the base. We'll cover

  • our floor so it's protected while we work on the walls.

  • Now we're installing our tile in a running bond pattern. We actually start the installation

  • at the second row up. That's because the shower base might be uneven, and we might have to

  • cut the tile to fit. We'll fill in that bottom row last. So, I'm going to attach a straight

  • board along my starting line. This will help keep the tile level and in place as I'm working.

  • Now for the thinset. Mix it according to the directions, typically a paste-like or peanut

  • butter consistency. Spread it along the guidelines in a small work area. Don't cover too much.

  • Then with the notched side of the trowel, comb over the thinset in one direction, and

  • put the excess back in the bucket. Take a tile and gently press it onto the mortar,

  • lined up with your guides. Then add the next piece using spacers.

  • When you get to a corner you'll probably need to cut the tile to fit. Just mark and cut.

  • Finish the row and move up to the next one. It's a good idea to periodically check that

  • the tiles are level and straight. And take one off to see if the thinset is sticking.

  • If not, use a larger notched trowel. If you need to cut the tile to fit around plumbing,

  • use nippers or a hole-saw designed for tile. Continue setting the tile. For exposed edges,

  • use bull-nosed edge tiles if available, or finish off with trim pieces.

  • When you've installed all the tile, you can remove the support board. Then install the

  • bottom row. Remember, you'll most likely have to cut the pieces to fit, and leave room for

  • expansion. Keep placing the tile until you're done.

  • After the thinset has dried for 24 hours you'll want to remove the spacers and get ready to

  • grout. You'll want to use a grout recommended by your tile manufacturer.

  • Just mix enoughfollowing the directionsto work in a small area. Apply the grout with

  • a rubber float. Work it into the joints dragging the float in a diagonal motion. After about

  • ten minutes, wipe away the excess with a wet sponge. And try not to wipe the grout out

  • of the joints. Continue grouting in small sections until you've got the whole thing

  • done.

  • When the grout has dried there might be a slight haze on the surface. A haze remover

  • will take that off.

  • Then, after a few days apply a grout sealer, and silicone sealant to the corners, edges,

  • tub, and floor joints.

  • Wow, talk about a transformationcheck out how different this looks. But we have

  • lots more to do, so check out the rest Find other videos in in this bathroom series at

  • Lowes.com/HowTo.

We've finished the prep for our shower walls and now we're ready to tile.

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如何鋪設淋浴牆的瓷磚 (How To Tile a Shower Wall)

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    nckuba 發佈於 2021 年 01 月 14 日
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