How to Tile a Shower | Tile Prep and Installation

Installing new shower tile can make your whole bathroom feel brand new. We’ll show you how to remove your old shower tiles, install backer board & install new wall tile in your shower.

Products used:
Wall Paint - Valspar "Seashell Gray" (4003-1A)

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[resurgensix]

These videos really set Lowe's apart from HD. Thanks Lowe's!

[MLFL]

Thanks for the video. I was going to do it myself. Now I know this is a job for a professional not an dyi dreamer!

[mattpericles]

Here's a timesaving tip: Since you're going to replace the old drywall, instead of chipping the old tile off the wall, cut around it with a wallboard or other saw, then gently pry the drywall from the studs and take the whole thing off in one piece.

For the long side of the bathtub, you may need to cut it in half,

[melissah]

Excellent video! The host was so enthusiastic. After watching her I feel like I can do this too. I'll probably have to watch the video twenty more times but I'll get it. Thank you for the inspiration!

[yuyiboy]

You could just remove the drywall with the tile attached to it, since it’s getting replaced. Saves a lot of time. 👍🏽😊

[worldwide]

What's amazing is how well she cleaned off the mortar from the old drywall when removing the tile. I'm going to have to ask for some of that stuff the next time I drop by Lowe's.

[gahvno]

In the "Old Days" we floated the tile on concrete and chicken wire, similar to stuccoing the exterior of a house. It was designed to last forever and no chance of any water leakage if done correctly. The downside of this is that when it all needs to be removed for a remodel, it's a back-breaking job and usually requires an impact hammer. Anyone who used standard drywall for a shower tile installation would have been laughed out of the place. It sure would make tearing out a lot easier, though! :)
Otherwise, a very helpful video for a lot of folks.

[cutchmaster]

Informative and great presentation. She is entertaining!

[coolhead]

That is a professional. Yes, cement wall is need for shower tiling.

[liza]

Excellent. Concise yet detailed. Thanks!

[legion]

Protip-- Dont make a quarter inch expansion gap along the tub..that is way too big..one eighth or slightly less is fine.
Look at that ridiculous gap at 6:28

[AMATEURDECORATINGLIKEAPRO]

Additional updates added below!
I went to my local Lowe's for a tile class today and I was disappointed that they had had a miscommunication about the class. The Store Manager, Will, was so nice that he has arranged to have a private class for me tomorrow on Super Bowl Sunday at 4pm! That is how you satisfy a customer. I am so excited that he cared enough to make sure that I remained a satisfied Lowe's customer. I am in that store 2 or 3 times a week and they call me the project lady. I want to re-tile my fireplaces, master bedroom showers, backsplash and around my kitchen sink. Well it starts with my first class tomorrow. Thanks Lowe's

I had my Super Bowl Sunday Tile tutorial! It was so much fun! First of all I am so flattered that they setup an actual wall for my private class. Josh, my amazing teacher, demonstrated the howto process and he had me do the actual process from beginning to end. I tiled! I applied adhesive and grout. And I cleaned the tile. I think this was the best Super Bowl Sunday EVER! Special thanks to Will and Josh at Lowe’s in Kathleen. 👍👍👍👍👍

[amirahh]

Love that this video features a woman! We can do anything. Just the inspo I needed!

[paulmaxwell]

At 2:07 it is suggested the cement board is set 1/4 inch above the tub or shower as an 'expansion gap' Actually, it's essential to stay high because cement board is not actually waterproof. It will wick water up and eventually damage the framing.

[brennankaneyt]

women make DIY projects look so effortless, now I'm like let me go do this

[deew]

I don't see how to fix the gap at the bottom close to the tub.... also does the backerboard go behind the tub, in front(on top).... how did it get sealed?

[hannahm]

Im right in the middle of this project. Im excited to see the tips.

[howtodoitdude]

I’m not a fan with painting the cement boards. Thinset attaches better to porous surfaces. Once the boards are painted, were is the adhesive strength? In the paint?

[ricardoparker]

Nicely done. Amazing video. Charming woman.

[Wotlkpwnscata]

This is a really good video. The only thing that would make this video better is talking about the type of mortar needed for shower tile. Not all mortars are suitable and can be easy to overlook.