The work on the shower door is typically one of the last things to occur in a bathroom remodel, usually not beginning until the tile has been set.
Yes, It is advisable that tile work should be done before the installation of the shower cubicles or shower doors. Installing a shower cubicle and shower door is very easy. It is should be done on the finished floor area only.
You want the casing to sit on top of the floor for a more finished look. The entry door should go in first anyway as the tile is cut up to the threshold. If your interior doors are split jamb, you may want to wait until after the floor is in. You will have the option of cutting them to fit your new floors.
It's generally recommended to tile bathroom walls and floor before fitting the suite.
tile your walls first, then install the bath,sink and toilet, check for any leaks, when you are sure there is no leaks THEN tile the floor, and the adhesive you are planning to use, take it back to where you bought it and buy some proper adhesive and grout mate.
The work on the shower door is typically one of the last things to occur in a bathroom remodel, usually not beginning until the tile has been set.
Ask any professional Tradesperson and they'll tell you that wall and floor tiles should go in first, before installing your fixtures and fittings. This allows for a more professional finish, and means avoiding awkward tile cuts to fit around fixtures.
Shower Pan Install
A waterproof base is the foundation of any shower. Also known as the ""shower pan,"" this base requires precise measurements and proper slope to ensure efficient water drainage (and to prevent leaks).
Installing a shower screen after tiling ensures that you can achieve a precise fit, as you can measure the exact dimensions of the tiled walls and the overall shower area. This method allows for more accurate adjustments, ensuring that the shower screen aligns perfectly with the tiles for a seamless look.
Doing it before is easier for the door installer, but that can lead to problems installing the floor. When the doors are installed before the flooring, we usually undercut the jambs with a Japanese pull saw, laying the saw on a scrap piece of flooring.
Inspect your subfloor and correct any dips, cracks or uneven places that will cause your tile to buckle or not install properly. If you have a plywood or OSB subfloor, install a water-resistant cement backer board as your underlayment. Concrete subfloors typically don't require backer board.
The general rule of thumb with kitchen remodels is to follow this order: lay the flooring, install the kitchen cabinets, glue down the countertops and install backsplash, and then bring in the appliances, sink, hardware, light fixtures and backsplash for the final touches.
Protection against Damaged Floors
However, if you have the flooring installed first, it can easily get scratched, cracked, or even completely ruined by trying to place a heavy object such as a bathtub on it, so it's often best and more convenient to place the tub first and add the new flooring afterward.
Fit the tray first, seal it to the wall with sanitary silicone, then tile down onto the tray.
Shower surrounds can be installed directly over securely fastened ceramic tile. Loose ceramic tiles and plastic tiles must be removed, and the walls will need to be sanded smooth before installation. In new installations, the enclosure should be applied over waterproof backerboard.
If the tiles are not installed before measuring for the enclosure, it will be nearly impossible to create a watertight seal between the enclosure and the tiles. Water leakage can lead to structural damage, mold growth, and costly repairs. Therefore, completing tile work first helps prevent this potential issue.
Before you get started
Following this, any tiling will then usually be done first before the shower enclosure is fitted.
A: It's often best to put in a shower screen after tiling. This way, you can see how water flows and make sure everything fits right.
Install the wall tiles first to save time. The floor tiles will no longer need as much time to cure. Also, wall tiles can be partially dried and set.