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Tile a Shower: Install Glass Tile

Learn how to choose and apply a bonding material, lay out and space glass tile, and pick up some tricks on ensuring that every tile is set properly.

By Tom Meehan
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      Videos in the Series

      • Tile a Shower: Introduction

        Learn how to install a custom tile shower with professional tilesetter Tom Meehan.

      • Trowels and Other Essential Tile Tools

        Whether you’re renting or buying, these are the tile tools you need.

      • Tile a Shower: Install Backerboard

        Learn how to cut, fit it in place, make cutouts for plumbing fixtures, and effectively strengthen backerboard around corners and shelves.

      • Tile a Shower: Install a Shower Pan, Part 1

        Learn the first steps to installing a quality shower pan using the popular Kerdi membrane, including tips on how to make watertight corners.

      • Tile a Shower: Apply a Liquid Membrane

        Learn how to protect vulnerable areas by applying a waterproof seal called a liquid membrane.

      • Tile a Shower: Use a Story Pole for Layout

        Learn how to use the story pole to locate bench seats and shampoo niches as well as avoid unsightly layout problems down the road.

      • Tile a Shower: Install Subway Tiles

        Learn how to install field tile on the shower-stall wall, keeping it straight with a ledger and aligned as the installation progresses.

      • Tile a Shower: Install Glass Tile

        Learn how to choose and apply a bonding material, lay out and space glass tile, and pick up some tricks on ensuring that every tile is set properly.

      • Tile a Shower: Install a Shower Pan, Part 2

        Learn how to complete the shower pan by applying the membrane and setting the drain-flange depth.

      • Tile a Shower: Install a Shampoo Niche

        In this episode, tiling expert Tom Meehan shares tricks for locating a niche, cutting the tile backer, building the sides, and ensuring that the base won’t collect water.

      • Tile a Shower: Build a Bench

        Learn how to locate and install an out-of-the-box bench frame that’s ready to be tiled.

      Previous: Tile a Shower: Install Subway Tiles Next: Tile a Shower: Install a Shower Pan, Part 2

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      1. user-5256713 | Nov 25, 2016 12:18pm | #1

        great except i couldn't open the last liquid membrane section. I also find the music and intro tedious

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