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10. Dry-fit Tiles Lay some tiles in the room prior to using thinset to get a sense of the layout. Start at the center line and work outwards, being sure to add tile spacers between the tiles.

Lay the tile out with the appropriate-size rubber spacers and mark and cut each piece. Rubber tile spacers help to keep the joints aligned and uniform in width. Butt tiles together for thin joints.

If you still want to install a classy-looking tiled-floor shower stall yourself, you will have to understand a few simple facts about ceramic tile and the concrete slab floor below it.