Place a tile along the top edge of the drain pan on the first wall (the left wall when facing the shower from outside).

How to retile a shower. You can retile your shower yourself, but it is a challenging project. Once you have removed all of the tiles, check the base floor of your shower for any tile adhesives. Liz lichtenberger october 21st, 2013.

This is that on the first day, you will attach the tiles and allow the. Putting in the finishing touches. Begin by shutting off the water supply to avoid spraying water all over yourself.

Although my husband, david, and i didn’t know the. Backer board is also used when retiling your shower walls as well as tub surrounds. Remove the tile adhesive by.

In fact, there’s a common and simple rule for retiling. Take off the covering over your shower drain and stuff a rag into the drain (or cover it with tape) itself to prevent debris from falling in. The thickness of the thinset should be about the same as the thickness of the tile.

Work your way out from the center of the wall. My wife finally got what she has been asking for, a new guest bathroom. Coat the back of each tile with a layer of thinset.

There are a few things to keep in mind before starting: There was some water damage behind the tile in our shower. No matter what type of grout you choose, follow manufacturer.