Tiling Around Vinyl Window

You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window.

Tiling around vinyl window.

In a bathtub area the cost difference between using this cheap bland 0 69 tile and a better quality 4 75 tile is negligible. When tiling bathtubs backsplashes and other areas that use limited quantities of tile buy the best quality tile you can afford. When installing the tiles around windows make sure you first secure the tile corner trim in thinset. Then measure around the window as to cut the tiles with a score and snap cutter or a wet saw to fit into location.

For tiling around the window we found instead of starting in the corner of the wall it was better to start in the bottom corner of the window. Tiling around a window is a difficult task but it can be made easier thanks to this video of helpful tiling tips. Make sure that you locate the window outside the range of the spray from the showerhead. In order to tile around a window you have to spread thin set on the wall by using a notched trowel.

We cut the edge of the first piece then lined up the first row of mesh tile directly underneath. Select tiles in a style that accents the decor of a room and include. Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first. The vinyl provides maintenance free protection from moisture for the window itself.

Watch and learn from the experts to achiev. As with all tiled shower installations run cementboard throughout the shower area and on the same plane as the window jamb. As a home improvement enthusiast tiling a window sill gives you an opportunity to learn basic tile installation techniques.