How Do You Install Shower Ceiling Tile?
Installing tiles to the ceiling of a shower is one way to help add value to your home while also updating its decor. Done the right way, the tiles will also help prevent moisture from damaging the regular ceiling surface. The average do-it-yourselfer can tackle this project in a few hours with the correct tools and instructions. Install a waterproof underlayment, like Durock, as a surface to adhere the tiles. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and countersink the screws to each corner and sides. Add protective tape or Thinset mortar as necessary. Draw a few lines on the ceiling to get a better idea of where your tiles will be placed and how they are exactly going to fit. Spread some Thinset mortar onto a small area of the underlayment with a notched trowel. Thinset can dry quickly, so apply it to an area that will only cover a handful of tiles. Apply a thin layer of Thinset to the back of the tiles so you get full coverage without any air pockets between the tile and underlayment.
