How to Tile a Shower Stall With a Window

Measure your shower stall to determine how many tiles you will need. Also measure around the window, as you will be starting your layout there.

Prepare your tile layout. Normally, you would start at the bottom of the shower stall and work your way up; however, since you have a window in the shower, you should start your tile layout at the window and work outward. Lay your tiles out on a tape measure, wooden measuring stick or piece of wood to see how they will fit around the window. The idea is for the tiles to be uniformly placed around the window.

Apply waterproof tile adhesive, with the toothed edge of the adhesive spreader, to the area around the window where you intend to start. As a general rule, only apply adhesive to approximately one square meter, or yard, of area at a time. Since the window requires you to work around the frame, apply the adhesive to one side at a time, starting at the bottom using only enough for one row or column of tiles.

Set the tiles by starting at the bottom of the window and placing the tiles against the adhesive according to your design. Remember to leave a small gap between the tiles and window frame for caulking.

Continue around the window until finished. When finished, extend your design down toward the floor and then up to where the ceiling meets the wall. Use spacers between tiles to create room for grout. If necessary, use a tile cutter or saw to cut tiles when you reach the adjoining walls\.

Allow the tiles to dry for 24 hours after application.

Remove the spacers and apply waterproof grout with a rubber grout spreader. Spread the grout into all the spaces between the tiles. When finished, use a damp sponge to wipe off excess grout.