5 Common But Important Shower Tiling Questions Answered
Looking for a bathroom remodel? Or do you want to install a new shower in your bath? Or do you want to change the look of your shower surround?
If your answer to any of the questions above is “YES”, and if you are going for DIY installation, here are 5 most common but important questions related to shower tile installation and their answers. The idea of listing these questions and answers is to help DIYers and first-time tilers ditch the chances of errors –
Question #1: What tile materials can i use for shower?
Answer: There are so many material choices available. You can go with ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite, slate, and travertine. You can also use glass mosaic tiles for walls in your shower.
Question #2: What tile color should I choose?
Answer: You can use whichever color you want. You should discuss your favorite colors with other family members and pick the one that everyone agrees upon.
But if yours is a small bathroom, we’d suggest you should choose lighter colors and shades. They will reflect light and add a clean and fresh feeling to your shower and bathroom.
Question #3: What color should be the grout?
Answer: You should match the color of grout with the color of tiles in most cases. However, if you are following a unique interior design theme, you can go with contrasting grout colors as well.
Question #4: When should I grout?
Answer: Grout should be filled in tile joints 24 hours after tile installation. This is the ideal time when thin set mortar cures and hardens.
Question #5: Can grout stain?
Answer: Yes, it can. But if you wash your shower tiles after use and make sure there is soap foam or oil on the wall/tile, there will be fewer chances of grout staining.
As a preventive measure, you can apply a sealant on the grout 7 to 10 days after grouting.
There you have it. These are some of the most common but important questions related to tile installation in shower/bathroom.
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