How To Tile A Shower Knee Wall

There are several things you need to do set the first tile in the middle of the wall (or floor).

How To Tile A Shower Knee Wall. Measure the top and bottom of the shower wall (ours is 82 inches long) to make sure it is straight and does not slant in or out. Should you decide to tile your shower wall, plan the task properly beforehand to avoid some mistakes that could prove hard to amend.

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Unlike painting, tiling isn't as quick and easy as it looks. How much will depend on how highly glazed the surface is, along with the type of tile. Don't go sticking tile to it just yet.

You'll want to snap some lines on the ceiling to help yourself with the layout as you go.

Draw a horizontal line and use it as a marker for the lowest row of your tiling. Shower heads are roughly 82″ off the shower pan, and most layouts avoid running decorative tile at that height. In our project, we set the tile for the wall opposite the shower door first. Small bathrooms in particular can benefit from this type of project.