STEP 1: MEASURE THE FLOOR Use your tape measure to determine how much grout, tile and backer board (which is commonly used as a tile base on plywood or subfloor) you’ll need to cover the space. It’s always wise to buy a little extra tile, just in cas
STEP 2: CUT SUB-FLOORING Lay your backer board first so the tile has something to hold on to. Using your circular saw, cut the backerboard into panels. Use ya jigsaw to cut out the pre-measured areas for the toilet and other fixtures. Also adding a n
STEP 3: ATTACH SUB-FLOORING Use your drill and backer board screws to secure the sub-flooring. Space screws about 6 inches apart and be sure they’re laying flat against the floor. STEP 4: TEST YOUR LAYOUT Before you start permanently attaching your
STEP 5: CUT TILES Using your tile saw, cut the pre-measured tiles to complete your bathroom floor. Remember: measure twice, cut once!
STEP 6: LAY REMAINING TILES Lay all the tiles down to be sure you’ve cut them and spaced them properly. Once you’re sure the design is ready, remove the tiles and prep the floor. Also added the bench for seating while taking a shower.
STEP 6: ADDING BENCH SEATING Also added the bench for seating while taking a shower.
STEP 7: APPLY MORTAR Using your notched trowel, apply a thin layer of mortar to small sections of the sub-floor. Lay one tile at a time using your spacers to hold them in place. Once all the tiles have been laid, wait 24 hours for the mortar to dry.
STEP 8: APPLY GROUT Now that the mortar is dry, you can remove the spacers and apply the grout to fill the space between tiles. Before it sets, use a wet sponge to wipe away any excess so the floor is smooth and clean. It’s important to remove all th
STEP 8: ATTACH FIXTURES Now that the mortar is dry, you can add all the faucets. Like the hand shower, rain shower head, bath tub spouts, towel bars, lights etc. We have attached the long drain in the floor.
STEP 9: APPLY SEALANT Time for the final touch! Make sure the grout is completely dry then add the grout sealer to protect it from staining, mold, and other damage.
Installation for a Tub and shower.
Tub installation preparation.