Begin with the length of the shower.
Gap between floor tile and wall in shower.
The uniformity of the material the amount of variation from piece to piece and the body of the tile determine the proper spacing for 12 inch tile.
Grout the gaps between the wall tiles.
These gaps exist between tiles that are on the floor as well as between tiles where the floor and the wall touch.
Shower tiles should have a 1 8 joint between their edge and backer boards or adjacent tiles.
By the way we highly recommend tiling the main shower wall then the side walls.
Continue on to the rear width of the shower stall.
Twelve inch tiles are a common wall tile featured in shower and tub surrounds and exterior walls.
Place the 1 16 horseshoe shim on tub and measure up to the laser level.
And after installing the floor tile you can install that final or first row of wall tile.
Let it set for 40 minutes and clean wipe the surface till it s clean.
Instead fill it with an elastic material capable of sustaining the movement of the floor and the movement of the wall.
Leaving a 1 16 gap between the tub and tile will prevent the tile from cracking when the tub expands.
Screw each panel to the studs using 1 1 4 inch cement board drywall screws.
Or fill the gap with grout.
I have attached a picture to give a better idea could someone please tell me what the best way is to fill these gaps and what material i should use.
But keep in mind that improperly trimmed tiles and excessive grout doesn t just look unsightly.
Install screws every 4 inches along seams and every 6 inches along non seams leaving a 1 8 inch gap between each of the panels.
Take out the spacers and prepare the sanded grout mixture.
For example if tile is being set on the main shower wall then leave a 1 8 expansion joint between the tile edge and adjacent backer board.
Plus a 1 16 gap allows the caulk to properly fill the space and waterproof the transition between the tile and tub or shower.
Never fill this gap with grout because tile grout is not flexible.
It can also compromise the integrity of your.
Caulking is the best choice for this application.
Grout between the tiles.
Caulk between the wall and tile.
The tile council of north america recommends at least a quarter inch gap between the tile floor and the walls.