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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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