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We're in the middle of a total bathroom remodel. And now we want to replace this tub with a
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walk-in shower.
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These walls are going to go and we'll replace them with this beautiful new tile.
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In this video we'll show you how to do the prep. For the installation, check out How
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to Install Shower Wall Tile on Lowes.com/HowTo.
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You've got many choices with wall tile. Whatever you like, Lowe's has all the styles.
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Just be sure to follow the instructions that come with your tile.
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For our project you can find the steps, tools, and materials on our website—along with
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some helpful tips.
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One thing... since we're installing in a shower, we're going to have a few extra steps than
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you would if you were tiling, say, a backsplash or another wall area.
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Before you get started, figure out how much tile you'll need. Measure each wall area,
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length times height, add 'em up and add 10% for extra.
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All right, here comes the fun part—demo. We have to get rid of all this old tile. You're
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in luck if you're starting with bare walls. Remember, don't start tearing into anything
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until you've turned off all the power to the room—and adjacent rooms—just in case.
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And if you're doing a wall that has outlets or light fixtures, remove those.
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If you have old tile over concrete backerboard, sometimes you can remove just the tile with
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a hammer and chisel. But typically it's best to remove everything to the studs and start
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fresh.
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This can get messy, so remember to protect your tub and floors.
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OK, so we're down to the studs. At this point, if you need to reroute any plumbing or electrical,
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now's the time to do it.
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Now this is important.
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If you see any black mold in the walls—stop and call a pro to remove it.
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Now, we installed the new shower base and removed the old tub using the instructions
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the manufacturer gave us.
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Since the shower is a wet area, we're going to install a moisture barrier over the studs.
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Plastic like this will work just fine.
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Hold the plastic just over the shower base, making sure it hangs inside the base, and
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staple it to the studs all the way around the surround.
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Now, cut the bottom of the plastic so it still overlaps the flange and just touches the base.
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Next step—putting up cement backerboard.
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This is going to provide a strong foundation for our tile.
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We're installing our backerboard
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about six feet high, and it will be flush with the drywall at the edges or just outside
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the shower area.
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At the bottom it will be about a 1/4- to 1/2-inch above the shower base.
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For an average DIYer, hanging this stuff is a two-person job. Hold it in place against
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the studs—shims below keep it at the right height—and secure it with cement board screws.
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Put in a screw about every eight inches.
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If you need to cut the pieces to fit—score it and snap it. To cut curves for the plumbing,
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use a jigsaw with a carbide blade. Cut this stuff outside.
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Install all of the cement board, keeping the pieces tight together.
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After the cement board is secured you need to tape the joints. Apply the cement board
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tape, then another coat of mortar, and let it dry overnight.
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After the mortar has cured, it's smart to apply a waterproof coating that acts like
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a membrane to the cement board. Brush it on the seams and joints, let it dry, then apply
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two more coats with a roller. Each coat takes about 30 to 60 minutes to dry.
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From this point on the installation is the same as putting tile on drywall, like you
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would for a regular wall or backsplash.
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On to the layout.
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Check your horizontal layout by marking a line in the center of the work area. Set the
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tiles along the wall and check the ends. If the tiles are too thin, adjust the layout
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to get wider pieces at the sides.
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Next, check the vertical layout. This is where it can get tricky.
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Plan on full tiles at the top and cut tiles at the bottom. Since we'll cut the tile to
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fit, it's best to start one row up from the bottom because the shower base might not be
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level.
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To determine where to mark the starting line, use a level to find the lowest point. Hold
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a full tile there, with a 1/4-inch gap at the bottom and spacer at the top, and mark
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it. Extend this line level on the wall.
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All right, next you'll want to see where the top tile will sit. Try this trick.
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Take a straight board and mark it using the tiles and spacers in the vertical layout.
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This is called a jury stick. Just hold it up to the wall to mark the location of the
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top tiles.
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If you need to adjust the layout, move it down if you can. Cutting a little bit off
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the bottom row won't be noticeable. Once you have a good layout, extend your starting
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line along each wall.
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OK, got all that? Our layout is set, which means it's time to install some tile on this
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wall. Check out the next video, How to Install Shower Wall Tile at Lowes.com/HowTo.
