Should I tile above shower surround?

Your shower surround keeps water from coming into contact with the wall behind it. While it probably does a decent job, the drywall above the surround may suffer from water that sprays up or from moisture that accumulates on the drywall. One way to protect the wall above the surround is to install tile.

Can you put tile on a shower surround?

If your shower features a surround made from a different material, you can tile the area. Use a waterproof tile adhesive or a mortar-style tile glue. An old tarp laid inside the shower protects the fiberglass pan and grabs any glue that drops onto the shower.

What should I put above my shower surround?

Any sort of artwork that won’t be damaged by humidity can be hung above the shower surround to create an inviting atmosphere. For example, hand-painted tiles can be hung individually by attaching picture hangers to the back with epoxy-based glue, or by using small plate hangers.

Can you put tile on top of a tub surround?

For a shower enclosure, extend the tile and the backerboard at least 6 inches above the showerhead. For a tub surround only, install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub. When tiling around a tub, mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub.

Should shower ceilings be tiled?

If your bathroom tends to get humid or you are installing a steam shower, you should tile the ceiling to help protect it from moisture. Otherwise, the best time to install tile on the ceiling is if you are doing an accent wall in the shower, and want to extend the tile overhead.

Can I tile over a shower base?

You cannot tile over standard polymer or fiberglass shower pans because they flex too much and will eventually crack the tile grout and possibly even the tile itself.

Can you use peel and stick tiles above a shower?

Tile above bath/ shower insert in guest bath. These are peel and stick! So easy and it looks/ feels like real stone. No grout needed.

Should tile be at the top or bottom of a shower wall?

The goal is to maximize the size of tiles at the bottom and top, avoiding narrow pieces. I avoid using a full piece at the top because the ceiling is usually not perfectly level. By cutting the top course of tile on all three walls, I can keep the joint width consistent all the way around.

Can you tile over acrylic shower walls?

In most cases, you cannot tile on the floor of standard fiberglass/acrylic shower pans. Slight flexing will quickly crack the grout and even the tiles. However, some specialty shower pans such as those made by Tile-Redi are designed for over-tiling.

Should you tile floor to ceiling in bathroom?

As a whole, most experts agree that shower tiles should go to the ceiling. Tiling all the way up to the ceiling keeps the areas surrounding the shower clean and dry. It also has some visual benefits such as making shower space feel larger and more modern. Floor-to-ceiling tiles may not be right for every bathroom.

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