In this design the tile is stacked like bricks.
How to lay subway tile on shower wall.
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I drew a long vertical line indicating the center of the back wall.
Avoid slivers at the ceiling corners and any transition e g.
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This is how subway tile was first started and adds a classic look to any space.
It s reminiscent of traditionally laid brick and works well in kitchens and bathrooms alike.
Save time by setting several tiles at once.
Shower wall to shower floor.
In this shower we used 4 x12 subway tiles but the basic principles are the same for smaller tiles.
The back wall will be where i start.
On the ceiling and floor of the shower we used 2 x 2 tiles and on shower walls 2 x 4 tiles.
We chose to install our subway tile in the classic running bond pattern.
Install tile on the back wall.
If i were to tile the back wall of a shower or bathtub surround with subway tile i would generally start with a vertical centerline.
Before you start setting tile take some measurements and see how the tiles will all lay out image 1.
Pictured here is the classic subway tile.
Consider the step ladder in a niche in the shower or as a more creative subway tile layout in the kitchen.
Then off of the centerline i would draw the offset line.
For example our friend sarah over at ugly duckling house used handcrafted subway tiles and did a great job on her shower.
That is the most common place to begin because it will allow you to place the foundation tiles in place that will dictate where the other side wall tiles will lay in relation to the others.
When it comes to laying out subway tile i always draw two vertical lines one for each offset row.
How to install subway tile in your kitchen with tips and tricks for a flawless installation.