Tiling A Bathtub/ shower encloser - TilersForums.com

[JayBird1]

Hi
I'm a newbie starting a marble tiling project on my bathtub/ shower.
I've been 2 a bunch of tile shops looking for the right tile. My wife claims I'm color challenged. When I saw this marble at a Home Depot I knew it was what I was looking for. After taking it home & looking at it in the bathroom the colors worked perfectly. Now the fun begins.

Do I have to be concerned with translucense? The tile is light colored with rose tones.

When tiling with marble are there any unique considerations?

Glad to be aboard. Thanks In Advance (TIA) for any & all help! :shades_smile:

Jay D.

 

[Varley]

Hi JayBird1, welcome to the forums.

If the marble you are using is light coloured then use a white adhesive and possibly even back skim the tile to prevent any shadows showing through.

The tiles will have to be sealed as marble is very porus, I use Lithofen Stain Stop, but there are other good sealers on the market, just make sure which ever brand you use that the sealer is suitable for marble.

Good luck m8!
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You will also need to make sure the weight ratio of the walls is correct for the weight of the tiles you are using, plaster render can support a weight of up to 20kg per sm.
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Plus the adhesive should be a flexi cement based.

 

[GazTech]

Hi JayBird1, welcome to the forums.

If the marble you are using is light coloured then use a white adhesive and possibly even back skim the tile to prevent any shadows showing through.

The tiles will have to be sealed as marble is very porus, I use Lithofen Stain Stop, but there are other good sealers on the market, just make sure which ever brand you use that the sealer is suitable for marble.

Good luck m8!
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You will also need to make sure the weight ratio of the walls is correct for the weight of the tiles you are using, plaster render can support a weight of up to 20kg per sm.
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Plus the adhesive should be a flexi cement based.

as usual on the money varley,hold the tile up to the light if you can see your hand through it it has to be white adhesive as Varley said and marble impregnator We have Fila at our place for polished marble very good stuff

 

[Varley]

May also be worth thinking about getting the area tankes aswell, i would always recommend that for a shower area.

 

[GazTech]

May also be worth thinking about getting the area tankes aswell, i would always recommend that for a shower area.

once again V...spot on M8

 

[JayBird1]

Thanks for your response.
I'm using 1/2"m hardiback, so the weight shouldn't be a problem.
Thanks again
JayBird