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How to Tile a Shower

By Tom Meehan

This video series includes in-depth demonstrations on everything from installing cement backer board and installing a custom shower pan to using a story pole and setting glass tile. You’ll also learn how to creating a professional look by adding such features as shampoo niches, benches, shelves and glass tile accents.

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Videos in the Series

  • Tile a Shower: Introduction

    Learn how to install a custom tile shower with professional tilesetter Tom Meehan.

  • Trowels and Other Essential Tile Tools

    Whether you’re renting or buying, these are the tile tools you need.

  • Tile a Shower: Install Backerboard

    Learn how to cut, fit it in place, make cutouts for plumbing fixtures, and effectively strengthen backerboard around corners and shelves.

  • Tile a Shower: Install a Shower Pan, Part 1

    Learn the first steps to installing a quality shower pan using the popular Kerdi membrane, including tips on how to make watertight corners.

  • Tile a Shower: Apply a Liquid Membrane

    Learn how to protect vulnerable areas by applying a waterproof seal called a liquid membrane.

  • Tile a Shower: Use a Story Pole for Layout

    Learn how to use the story pole to locate bench seats and shampoo niches as well as avoid unsightly layout problems down the road.

  • Tile a Shower: Install Subway Tiles

    Learn how to install field tile on the shower-stall wall, keeping it straight with a ledger and aligned as the installation progresses.

  • Tile a Shower: Install Glass Tile

    Learn how to choose and apply a bonding material, lay out and space glass tile, and pick up some tricks on ensuring that every tile is set properly.

  • Tile a Shower: Install a Shower Pan, Part 2

    Learn how to complete the shower pan by applying the membrane and setting the drain-flange depth.

  • Tile a Shower: Install a Shampoo Niche

    In this episode, tiling expert Tom Meehan shares tricks for locating a niche, cutting the tile backer, building the sides, and ensuring that the base won’t collect water.

  • Tile a Shower: Build a Bench

    Learn how to locate and install an out-of-the-box bench frame that’s ready to be tiled.

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