Off kilter studs can be fixed by.
Shower walls not flat how to tile.
Now that is one way but as you know it s not the only way.
If so adjust your layout to have wider tile on the sides.
There are several alternatives to tile in the shower.
Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut all the tiles.
If the underlayment isn t in good shape put a 1 4 or 1 2 in.
Vinyl tile is a good undelayment if it isn t damaged.
However it s not the only option.
This article sets out 7 viable options other than tile for your shower.
Tile is the most popular material for shower walls.
In order for tiles to lay flat the tile underlayment must be installed correctly.
Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk.
Spread the mortar with the flat edge of the trowel then groove.
Check shower stud walls no stud wall is made the same.
Enough to get away from the face edges of the existing out of plane studs but not so far as to waste space inside the room or the shower.
For the vertical layout begin your pattern at the top of the wall so there ll be full uncut tile at the top.
Prep the shower area for tile layout to start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to seal it image 1.
If you mix x77 per the directions use the correct trowel size back butter your tiles and use directional troweling your tiles won t slide down the wall.
Over the new in plane studs goes the vapor barrier and the tile backer board followed by the tile.
Cement board underneath the tile to build it up.
Spread thinset mortar on the bottom center of the wall.
Also if you re tiling a ceiling in the shower x77 is a fantastic option.
Use tile spacers if necessary to keep the tile lines straight in the layout.
We set out detailed pros and cons of each option below.
Nobody wants a tile to fall of the ceiling and hurt someone or crack a shower pan tile.