Schluter Shower Part 4: How to Tile a Shower Pan...Penny Tile Tips

Today we discuss tips for how to tile a shower pan using penny tile mosaics. Sure, tile mosaics look amazing but they require attention to detail. So we share how to make installations much better.

Tip #1 - Install pre-sloped shower pans over a flat and level substrate according to directions

Tip #2 - Waterproof shower walls and flood test the shower system

Tip #3 - Use the correct thin-set mortar, e.g. Schluter's ALL-SET, and NOT MASTIC!!!

Tip #4 - Pick tile mosaics with very little adhesive between the tile and mesh

Tip #5 - Choose the right trowel size according to the tile size, shape, and thickness

Tip #6 - Directional trowel thin-set mortar and achieve 95% thin-set coverage

Tip #7 - Leave an expansion and contraction joint between mosaics and the wall/shower curb

Watch our video for more tips on how to tile a shower pan using penny tiles

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[seekthtruth]

ok ive been doing tile for years and i learned a lot right here

[KyleDearth]

FYI, if you use a 1/4" trowel you will be cleaning lots of thinset out from between the tile.

[moneymakingmikeg.]

I have to figure out how to re phrase that you guys are just killin it with the knowledge!!! I can't resist the redundancy because you guys are droppin mad knowledge in EVERY video!! Dirty Jersey out!!!

[milanroets]

I used these a few months ago. Grouting was more of a challenge then I thought it would be. Had to go back over it in spots a couple more times

[Titantitan]

Schluter suggests not using 1x1 or penny tile I thought?

[kevco]

I just wanted to say that I live all of your content! Keep it up!
I also had a quick question... Would the tile nippers work well for 2 inch hexagon Mosaic? Or would you suggest something else?

[stecjason]

awesome video! Subscribed. I'm buying the monolith nippers instead of renting a tile saw

[chadhuffman]

why is it not recommended to use a mastic? I have started my tiling project. half way done. I have 4x12 porcelain tile. Penny tile bands. thank you in advance.

[AprilGarciaDfw]

Hi What are your recommendations for cleaning penny tile bathroom floors?

[goprobe_a_harmel]

Awesome, I’m doing the same penny tiles and this is very helpful. What kind of corner shelf is that and where could I pick one up?

[turboflush]

What do you mean by the back covered in glue? Maybe cheap tiles get sloppy?
I have had stickers on the back.. always remove them.

[sholman]

I was hoping for more information on how to lay the sheets so that the seams don’t show.

[staciegibson]

I have a rock floor in my small shower. My grout keeps faking off about 3 days after we use it. I have tried regrouting 3 times. Do you have any ideas for me?

[williamschubach]

Do you recommend applying the silicone caulk BEFORE tiling the walls? Or after?or does is matter?

[sevendust]

So you do silicon between floor and walls? Floor and curb as well?

[crash]

Dosent Schluter say not to use small tile on the foam shower pans?

[elizabethselby]

Hi, wondering what you would do, or where you would caulk, if you're using base tile on the shower floor where it meets the wall. The tile I'm using is a "flat top with cove base."

[RK_RX]

Did you use a sealant on the penny tile prior or after installations?

[classicbluford]

What tile is that on wall of shower? Thanks. Great video.

[brookecasadelsol]

Hello! I am about to use marble penny tile on a bathroom floor and I'm not sure what to do in the doorway. The tile will butt up to carpet. Thanks!