Flooring Tile - Shower wall tiling on wall that's not plumb

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ghr4new
10-14-05, 10:05 PM
Ok, so I decided to re-design our small shower wall tile. After removing the old tiles and installing Easy Board as backing I started taking measurements for the new installation. Find out that the back wall is not plumb to the two other walls. I thought of installing the new tile as is, but then realized the grout spacing on the corners would be off. (Narrow at the bottom and wide at the top). I can cut the tiles which will but up against the corner for an even finish. My question is: Do I leave space at the corners so after the mortar dries I can insert grout down the corners? Or can I but up the side wall tiles up against the back wall tiles? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

George

Tileguybob
10-15-05, 10:24 PM
Leave a 1/8" gap and fill it with caulk in the corners. Grout will crack with any seasonal movement of the walls where the tile changes plane.