Tiling Sequence: Ceiling, Walls, Floor - Where to Start?

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So, I'm ready to tile ceiling, wall, and floor of same bathroom. What's the optimal sequence? Ceiling first, walls first, floor first, or it depends?

See, [How to install a bathroom.](http://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/47678/whats-the-recommended-order-for-completing-these-bathroom-remodel-tasks) — Mazura, Mar 22 '15 at 22:59

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 20 '16 at 13:50

I agree with Ahmad G Badr & I hope this is a shower alcove. Sorry, I hate tile most anywhere. You want to minimize the view of corner seams or grout lines since they crack first & are usually where cut tiles (sharp instead of pillowed or rounded edges) are placed.

Side walls should butt over the back wall & floor & ceiling should butt over all walls. This is also hugely beneficial if the shower pan ever needs to be replaced. The floor should always be done last to eliminate the possibility of damage.

score -2 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 20 '16 at 08:54

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wall - ceiling - floor then joint retouch

answered Jan 20 '16 at 08:54

ahmad g badr

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Can you explain why that order is the correct sequence? – Tester101 Jan 20 '16 at 11:29

Tiling Sequence: Ceiling, Walls, Floor - Where to Start?

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