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    Sep 1, 2006, 09:17 AM
    Setting Tile on Shower Floor and Walls
    We are about to begin setting the tile in the shower. Which should we do first? The floor or the walls?
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    Sep 3, 2006, 05:20 PM
    Its best to do the floor first then the walls. This way the wall tile overlaps the floor tile grout joint along the walls. A silcone caulking should be installed in this joint.
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    Apr 2, 2008, 06:48 AM
    What process should be used to set shower floor tiles on previously poured marble shower floor?
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    Apr 2, 2008, 08:52 AM
    Skiberger is correct on both counts. Can you tell us what you used for your backing boards on the walls?
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