Should tiles sit on top of shower tray?

The tiles adhere to the base either with conventional modified thinset or with an epoxy adhesive supplied by the shower pan manufacturer. You cannot tile over standard polymer or fiberglass shower pans because they flex too much and will eventually crack the tile grout and possibly even the tile itself.

Do you tile over shower tray?

While some guides may recommend tiling behind the shower walls, you should indeed tile on top of the tray. To save time, tiling and plastering can be carried out at once in the bathroom to get the shower area the way it needs to be.

Can you put tile on top of a shower pan?

You can put tiles over existing tiled shower pans as long as they are structurally intact, have no visible damage and do not leak.

Do you leave a gap between tile and shower pan?

When installing tile around your shower pan, they should not be installed flush with each other. You will need to leave a 1/16th-inch gap between the pan and tile. That gap should be filled with caulk for waterproofing.

How much space should be between tile and shower tray?

Leave a 2-3mm gap (the same as the gap between your tiles) between the tub or shower tray when tiling so that the thickness of your seal matches the gap between the rest of your tiles.

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Do you grout between tile and shower tray?

Caulk performs well in angled seams.

Grout is generally the best choice for filling joints between tiles in showers or elsewhere. but where two tiled shower walls meet, or where a shower wall meets the floor (called “change of plane”), waterproof silicone caulk (view example on Amazon) comes in mighty handy.

Where do you stop tile in a shower?

Usually there is a logical place to end the tile, either at the top row of tile, or, at the top of someone's budget! As long as the wall is protected from water below the showerhead and around a splashing bather, you're fine functionally.

How do you fill a gap between shower base and wall?

The best way round this kind of situation is to construct a timber frame to fill the gap, then silicone the the timber frame at the joints between the wall and shower tray. Then apply a suitable sealant for tiling, and tile onto the section overlapping the shower tray and apply a slight fall to the tray.

Should you caulk or grout around shower base?

Grout, which is a cement-based material, is great for filling the spaces between tiles. But it isn't flexible enough to stay intact where a shower pan or tub meets surrounding walls. Nor is grout the right material for filling the corner joints on the walls. For these spaces, the right material is caulk.

Can you tile over shower base?

You cannot tile over standard polymer or fiberglass shower pans because they flex too much and will eventually crack the tile grout and possibly even the tile itself.

How far should tile extend past shower?

Plan to extend the tile 2 or 3 in. beyond the tub and to leave at least a half tile along the wall if possible. Don't stop tile even with the end of the tub. This leaves the walls along the front of the tub vulnerable to water damage, and doesn't look as finished as tile extending to the floor.

How much space should be between tile and wall?

The Tile Council of North America recommends at least a quarter-inch gap between the tile floor and the walls. Never fill this gap with grout, because tile grout is not flexible. Instead, fill it with an elastic material capable of sustaining the movement of the floor and the movement of the wall.

How high should tile be above tub?

For a shower enclosure, extend the tile and the backerboard at least 6 inches above the showerhead. For a tub surround only, install the backerboard and tile at least 12 inches above the tub. For a high-end look, take the tile all the way to the ceiling.

Does shower tile need to go to ceiling?

As a whole, most experts agree that shower tiles should go to the ceiling. Tiling all the way up to the ceiling keeps the areas surrounding the shower clean and dry. It also has some visual benefits such as making shower space feel larger and more modern.

Do I need to tile the ceiling in a shower?

If your bathroom tends to get humid or you are installing a steam shower, you should tile the ceiling to help protect it from moisture. Otherwise, the best time to install tile on the ceiling is if you are doing an accent wall in the shower, and want to extend the tile overhead.

Can you use caulk instead of grout between tiles?

Caulk is strong enough to adhere to tile surfaces without crevices. Caulk is flexible enough to adhere to two different materials such as glass and tile. Caulk may shrink or dry out over time, which is why it shouldn't be used in large installations or as a replacement for grout.

Should I tile the shower floor first?

The tile installation principle is that the tiled wall 'hangs' over the tiled floor. The best way to achieve this outcome is by first tiling the floor so that the wall tile will then seem to be 'sitting' on the bathroom floor.

When tiling a wall Do you start at the top or bottom?

Here's how you do it: Install the first four tiles in a pyramid: three on the bottom and one on top. Every subsequent row is a process of draping over the pyramid, back and forth. Begin your first drape on either the right or left side, and bring it up, over, and down the other side.

What type of shower pan can you tile over?

For tile, you have a couple of options: Tileable Shower Base System: You can purchase a tile ready floor pan. These may come with chrome drains and are usually made of fiberglass and/or composite plastic materials. They should have been designed to make the drain easy to connect with plumbing.