I m planning to centre on the window sill as it s the focus but that leaves the left corner with a cut tile of 220mm and the right corner with 90mm based on.
Ceramic tile around bathroom window.
The more challenging part is tiling around a window with mesh tile so that the grid stays perfectly aligned.
Tiling around a window can be a difficult task.
How to tile around windows by yourself.
However you need to tile around it just as you d apply tile to other areas in the shower.
You can expect to spend about four to five hours tiling a standard 36x40 inch double hung window.
Secure the tile edging into thinset and use a large level to make sure it is plumb.
I can either centre the tiles based on the window sill or the full wall.
Tweak the layout of the tiles by using larger or smaller spacers to avoid wider grout lines or having to cut tile slivers at wall corners and around the window.
That way you can make sure the grout lines of the recess are on the same plane as the wall.
The sides of the wall which surround the window often aren t straight which poses further problems during tiling.
When tiling bathtubs backsplashes and other areas that use limited quantities of tile buy the best quality tile you can afford.
Use bullnose tiles to round off the edges of the window frame and tile the wall first.
When you re tiling around a shower window it s important to do so correctly so that the window looks as good as the rest of your shower.
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 entering the bathroom the far wall the first one you see has the window window sill basin and toilet.
References bathroom central.
A shower window can be a lovely addition bringing light into the shower area.
Next you should fit the tiles on the wall inside the corner trim.
Measuring and cutting tiles accurately is very important in creating a smooth and even finish around the external edge of a window.
Afterwards install the bathroom tiles and place spacers between them as shown in the image.