Installing ceramic tiles for your shower base would uplift the décor of your bathroom. You can also customize the designs for your ceramic tile shower base. Another important aspect to consider is the leak-proof shower pan membrane liner. It is installed below the tiles, in the shower floor area to prevent seepage of water. If you have never laid it before, the best option is to get it done by a professional to avoid any flaws after installation. However, it's always desirable to have a sound knowledge about the installation process even if you are hiring a mason.
Ceramic tile flooring for bathrooms or for shower base beautifies the interior of a bathroom. Ceramic is a non porous material and is very easy to clean. Small tiles with colorful patterns are usually preferred for a shower base. The contemporary designed tiles have neat look with simple color patterns. The beauty of ceramic tiles is enhanced by murals painted with a variety of themes. Such designs usually complement king sized bathrooms. You can also search on the Internet and get the latest ideas of ceramic tile shower for your bathroom. If you are opting for cool and sportive themes, make sure they complement the bathroom décor as well. You have a lot of freedom to explore different designs if your bathroom is lavish and has a royal bathtub or jacuzzi. The installation process is elaborated below.
Installation
Installing this is not easy alone. A shower enclosure is created at first and then the sub floor is installed with tiles. The threshold of the enclosure is made of wood and it retains water inside. These steps are carried out prior to installing ceramic wall tiles for the shower base. The measurement for the area and the size of the tiles are taken accurately. Tile spacers are installed to maintain the desired distance between the tiles. A premium quality of wall adhesive is applied all over the shower base with the help of a notched trowel. The tiles are then laid over the floor according to the measurement. The tiles are twisted and pressed a little on the adhesive. Leave it overnight to get tightly fixed. Sometimes the edges of the tiles are smoothened with a sandpaper to bring it in correct shape. The tile spacers are removed only after the tiles have adhered properly to the shower base. The grout mixture, prepared before is now applied with a rubber float at an angle of approximately 45 degrees and the excess of the mixture is removed with a sponge. The tiles are then caulked and sealed from the edges. The ceramic tile base is now polished to reveal the actual glaze. The same procedure is adopted for bathroom remodeling. For this you need to remove the existing tiles and then replace the new ones. Painting ceramic floor tiles for shower base is not at all a difficult task. The better the quality of paint, the more it will last. Personalize the design according to the interior of your bathroom and then get it done. Do not scrub the walls while cleaning. You can simply do it with a wet cloth.
Utilize your sense of interior decoration to bring out an exquisite design for your bathroom. After all, the bathroom is the most enticing place of your house where you can rejuvenate your senses and relax yourself in the most royal way. Be little creative with the ideas and imagine the get up of your bathroom before installation. A beautifully laid ceramic tile shower base will no doubt adorn the bathing domain allowing you to take a luxurious bath.
