Tile Around Window

Place the tile over the section you need to cover the window make a mark where the line of the window meets the tiles this will be where you score and cut.

Tile around window. Installing a tile backsplash is not difficult and it involves following just a few steps from prepping the wall to applying the thin set adhesive cutting and setting the tiles and then grouting and sealing. Then measure around the window as to cut the tiles with a score and snap cutter or a wet saw to fit into location. However you need to tile around it just as you d apply tile to other areas in the shower when you re tiling around a shower window it s important to do so correctly so that the window looks as good as the rest of your shower. You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window.

A shower window can be a lovely addition bringing light into the shower area. That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall. Ceramic or porcelain tiles are often preferred when using trim as heavier stone varieties often have a greater thickness and are therefore less practical. How to tile around a window with wickes subscribe to the wickes here.

When installing the tiles around windows make sure you first secure the tile corner trim in thinset. Whether you tile around a window with a trim or with tiles is very much determined by the materials you use. Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first. When using a trim choosing tiles which are thin is recommended.

In order to tile around a window you have to spread thin set on the wall by using a notched trowel. Measure mark your cuts cutting. The more challenging part is tiling around a window with mesh tile so that the grid stays perfectly aligned. The base tiles you ve put all around the area up to the window need to all be level in order to get the best finish.

Check this with a spirit level.