How to install ceramic tiles?

Ceramic, porcelain, and stone tile in beautiful tile showers is the focus of this section. Right now this section has ceramic tile being set on a cement mortar bed in a completely tile lined shower.

For the selection of tile and method of installation visit the section on showers and tubs .

The following set of photos and text concern the tiling of a residential shower using a one coat mortar method on solid backing. The ceramic tiles chosen was a ceramic wall tile and the floor was also tiled.

This job originated from a desire to replace only the shower pan as it was leaking badly. When the old pan was removed, it was determined that the entire tiled shower had to be replaced. The original builder made several critical errors that resulted in the failure of the shower pan. These errors were not repeated and are pointed out in this section. Please refer to the section: replace leaking shower pan and replace water damaged sub floor for more details.