I recently finished a shower with 3 x 6 inch ceramic subway tiles. I have done several subway-style showers but this is the only one I documented with photos from start to finish.
You can also do a subway shower with travertine tile, which looks really good. I have also done them with marble and granite tile cut from 12 x 12 floor tile.
This particular shower is installed in a space where the contractor removed a regular five foot bathtub and replaced it with a fiberglass shower pan. Cement backerboard was then installed over a moisture barrier.
I installed a better-bench in one corner, a large corner shelf in the other, and used the Schluter Kerdi membrane to waterproof a built-in shower niche. Just one example of how Kerdi can be utilized for individual aspects of any shower. This particular shower also has a framed listello installed around the wall directly above the niche.
You can click on any of the images for a full-size view.
If you have any questions about this or any of my other installations feel free to leave a comment below.
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Beautiful work. What spacing did you use between your tiles? Finally, did you use thinset or mastic? Thanks!
Hi Karl,
Thanks. Those particular tiles are self-spacing. They have little ‘nubs’ on them that install directly to the tile below and space the tiles consistently at a bit less than 1/16″. Always, always use thinset in wet areas.
Nice returns on the liner . Finishes it off very well. Great work as always Roger.
The subway tile photos of the bathroom are awesome!
What color grout did you use? Bright White? I’d like to know the exact color and brand.
Hi Brian,
Thank you! This shower was grouted with c-cure brand #25 white non-sanded grout.
This tile is amazing. I would love to work with a professional like this.