How to install Herringbone subway tile in a shower.

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In this video I show you How to install Herringbone subway tile in a shower, or a tuba area. I talk about how to figure out the layout and how to deal with the corners so that the grout lines match and don't run off. I explain in some detail how I figured out what all my cuts would be by doing a dry lay of the tile. Also many other useful tips to installing a great looking subway tile in a herringbone pattern.
All tile installed by Sal DiBlasi, Elite-tile Company, in the Boston North Shore area. This video contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you click on the product link.
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[@GalaxyRods]

I've been in the construction business for over 35 yrs, and this man is a true master at what he does. Watch this man and learn. Trust what he says, because he knows his stuff. Well done Sal!!!

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@chipburns4123]

With Herringbone you will either become a great tile installer or a great salesman talking the customer out of it :)

[@kristoferwilliams183]

This is the funniest comment I’ve ever seen ahahahah

[@juniorcarmack8741]

🤣🤣 true story

[@scottclarkson1019]

Funny- always been a great salesmen and now I want it for my own house lol

[@danielpantoja2779]

Lmfao

[@matthewmclaughlin7472]

Brilliant 😂

[@donna7338]

You don't know how happy I am to find your channel, Sal. Several years ago I bought boxes of regular-size subway tiles to install a white herringbone pattern for my bathroom to be grouted in a dark mocha color so the pattern would be dramatic pop in design. My handyman was set to do it, but circumstances caused him to have to move across the country so I thought my options were (1) to grout subway tiles in a boring straight horizontal pattern or (2) buy the sheets of smaller herringbone pattern sold at Home Depot, but with the darker grout I thought would be too busy looking. Then I found your channel! So now I think I can tackle my original dream myself albeit 4 years later. I feel truly inspired. I just need a laser level. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@wlgeiger]

Have you done the project yet? I'm all ears for advise :)

[@the_review_lady_channel]

Came for Herringbone install. Stayed because of the awesome accent.

[@robertwertenberger8240]

Just wanted to say how your knowledge is being used for the good of others, namely me. I have been trying to improve my skills in the tile world and your videos have been a wealth of help. Thank you

[@SalDiBlasi]

Great to hear!

[@mikecohen7035]

This is QUALITY info here as always. The layout on the floor has been a HUGE time saver for me. Excellent buddy 👍

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad to help

[@petercermak4095]

I'm glad you butter the tiles. I fired a tile guy who refused to. A year later many of his tiles popped free. BEST practices make for quality work.

[@iamcanadian7559]

This is what it takes. Tile is an unbelievable amount of work. The more you do before install the less stress when installing. I have been doing tile 25 years and still make mistakes and am still learning. Your videos are a blessing for me and truly help me to produce better work and then in turn allows me to sleep better at night. Thank you always for sharing. Great job

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@brettphilips3264]

Sal, Great explaination of wrapping the corners, and the foam spacer in the corners to keep the peaks of tiles from drifting.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks 👍

[@insaac]

A true meister who actually is willing to teach... Thank you Sal!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@thermonuclearwarfare]

Nice work, sir. I also dry-lay my tile and plan to use your spacer technique to ensure the corners are plum. 👍

[@brandonday9324]

Sal you're is definitely the best I've seen. Watching you're videos has made me pay attention to detail when I'm tiling. Thank you for sharing your work and how you do things

[@davishernandez4938]

You are a true master! I will do that exact same thing tomorrow been doing tile for 5 years and I've only done it on the floor one time haha

[@DJunclepaul2nd]

Just had our tilers take a really long time doing our herringbone metro tile. You have shown why! Thanks for this video

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikeflannery7219]

Youre a lifesaver! I averaged 10 sq ft a day installing subway herringbone and feel really slow right now but thanks to your tips it did turn out beautiful! Hopefully the next one goes faster, or hopefully the next lady I can persuade to just do a framed accent of herringbone!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@weeturbo91]

Your the best tiler Sal. Watched loads of vids on your work and it’s helped me when carrying out the work myself. Thanks a lot for your vids 👍🏼

[@scottcochran2371]

The foam strips in the corners is a great tip. I always struggle keeping the corner straight.

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

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[@jerros91]

Thank you for the video, Sal. Clear instructions and beautiful craftsmanship 👌🏻 can't wait to do the walls in my bathroom and I'm sure your tips will help me to get an awesome result. Big thanks from the Netherlands!

[@SalDiBlasi]

You are so welcome!

[@travlangley1]

Beautiful, love the explanation of layout and showing how you did it on the floor. Thank you!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad you liked it!

[@interesting7906]

What a house! Sal always gets hired to do multimil homes in the Boston Area because he's the best.

[@anitagoodsleep5330]

I am doin my 1st herringbone pattern next week so these videos are great for tips and advice ...cheers Sal

[@SalDiBlasi]

Good luck!

[@mwrcrft]

Thanks for sharing this video it is the corner tip that is most useful. I am going to pull out my fiberglass 32 by 60 shower unit and install a tile shower and this really helps. I have installed the 4 by 6 tiles Herringbone on a long 12' back splash but never turned a corner with them. Thanks.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it helped

[@505zo6]

I always comment how great you are at your job and the eye for detail on this project is amazing. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you so much!

[@j.w.r.i2910]

Absolutely amazing work Sal! I did a small mosaic harring bone pattern the last 2 days on a very small backsplash in a laundry room and it was so difficult. It was my first time doing that pattern and im an amateur tile setter if that so it was really tough and took way to long. Wish I had someone like you to learn from! The videos definitely help but not the same as in person. But seeing these videos definitely helps a lot still. Thank you so much for the help. You make it actually look some what enjoyable and fulfilling. 👍 hopefully one day, if I dont quit haha, I'll be half as good as you.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@leeedwards3783]

Thanks for the detailed video Sal. I really enjoy your work, perfectionism and clear explanations.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad you like them!

[@leeedwards3783]

Thank you Sal. I shall look into your links when I am home this evening. Appreciate the help.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Any time!

[@beand]

Its so beautiful pre grout! Great craftsmanship!

[@caroleharvell7335]

Sal, you're awesome. I've never tackled a herringbone and I'm about to. You showed me a lot of great tips!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisamccurdy8675]

Thank you so much. This video help explain how to correctly install a herringbone corner tile.

[@SalDiBlasi]

You are welcome!

[@HBSuccess]

Unbelievably great workmanship as always.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you so much 😀

[@noskills9577]

Will have a go at herringbone in my kitchen when it’s ready, quite fancy the challenge now

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@wasntme3651]

Thanks for the tip on making the tile flow proper to the next wall. I’m about to do a large job with hexagon tile on walls and I’m assuming I should do the same thing.

[@sandym4317]

Beautiful tile work!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Freakin fantastic Sal. Always a pleasure watching da GOAT in action. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@DutchTileWork]

Nice job! I started a Tilechannel myself. Here you can see how we Tile in The Netherlands. Love your video’s!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching! I subscribed.

[@tenshikyoto2204]

I am also a tiler, thanks for your videos and advice.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@flipflopsneeded]

You make it look so easy!!! Great work!!!!

[@georgejones6309]

Always a joy watching and learning

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@wiseyboyEK]

Its all good if your internals are plumb and level, I've tried explaining the reasons for the correct preparation to many a client and builder and the outcome if they don't. I'll be directing them to your video for added advice, can't wait until herringbone becomes out of fashion 😂👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@nicholaszdybel5767]

Sal, great videos. Thank you for all that you do. I actually started a flooring company after apprenticing under a setter. I had to adjust many practices to better follow standards and went out on my own to make that happen. One thing I never encountered much of was the best way to compensate for edge buildup where the backer board meets the drywall after the lip. Could you do an explanation please. Also, I like the way you do layouts. Some more details about curb layout or niche layout when you are just looking at open studs. Thank you again you are an inspiration to many.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@eddievega1366]

@@SalDiBlasi I need you sal all me please

[@parks2789]

Always thank you for the great video!!! Always get well!!! 👍👍👍

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you too

[@splanzza]

A while ago I came across one video here on KZbin talking about laying tiles, what is right and what is wrong, who prefers what method etc and that same craftsman mentioned himself and Sal as an “absolute authority” (his words) in regard to tile work. I did agree. Although both use quite different approaches both deserve that title. Now, I have been watching Sal’s videos for a while and always preferred Sal’s methods with full respect for the others. After this video my opinion is officially on Mr DiBlasi’s side of scale. Nothing less then a tile Ninja in a foggy night! And I am telling this whole story just in case someone else is doubt! As always thanks for sharing Sal! 👽

[@SalDiBlasi]

Wow, thanks, hope I can keep making videos you enjoy.

[@splanzza]

@@SalDiBlasi I do enjoy it and I do learn a bunch! Only confident person shares so selflessly. Looking forward to new projects in this year. All the best.

[@SalDiBlasi]

@@splanzza Thanks again. 👍😊

[@jbitile8241]

Perfect tubsurround tile job.

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@Drowzzzydrew]

fire work! going to prep up and try myself today!

[@franciscodiaz1081]

Excellent job as usual I learn a lot with every video of yours

[@mattskionet]

Wow. I get anxiety just thinking about trying to do a herring bone layout. Beautiful, Sal!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@stephenk291]

yes! I'm going to be doing a herring bone shower with 3x12 white subway tiles here in the next few days. perfect timing, ill be studying this video several times. While i've done showers/floors with tile before, I'm stepping out of my comfort zone doing herringbone on a a shower wall.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Take your time

[@stephenk291]

@@SalDiBlasi Definitely will be using the floor grid layout as well as my laser level. luckily this bathroom had half way decent framing so everything went back up and I didn't have much trouble getting everything plumb and level. Great videos as always!

[@stephenk291]

@@SalDiBlasi I did have one other question if you'd be kind enough to answer. Do you have a link (to buy) the red spacers you used for this installation?

[@SalDiBlasi]

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[@AlanMcCarthyguitar]

brilliant video Sal ,thank you very much , where Im from the tiler never does the prep , you get the call after it is done , which means walls are rarely plump , usually out a lot ! its hard then trying to get the customer to understand that this finish here is not possible !!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Sad, I always do the prep, I will not go over something someone else has done. If I am going to warranty it, then I am going to prep it.

[@lilhugh01]

Amazing job Mr. Diblasi!!!

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@erwinwalker1810]

Perfection mate simply stunning job as a tiler I know how much work goes into that job a credit to the trade respect from scotland

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks 👍

[@AndrewThronImprovements]

Great Video, Sal!. Thanks for taking the time to post it! I used most of these tips for my own Herringbone Tile Installation Video.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Very cool!

[@allistonrental5073]

Fantastic video... Thank you for sharing your craft

[@tomcarolino4831]

A very smart and good looking tiler.

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@RonClark2000]

I’m literally about to do this! Perfect timing Sal, thanks.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Perfect!

[@johne8907]

If you dont have years and years of experience do not attempt this it is really hard to do and with out experience your gonna cost yourself headaches and money

[@twowheeledsmurph]

Great tips. I've installed tile for both myself and customers over the past 30 years. But i've never done tile in a herringbone pattern. And of course my wife wants her shower done in that pattern. I guess i'm a horrible salesman so guess who is installing tile this week in a herringbone manner? This sucker! haha

[@samurairebel8]

Thanks Sal. Huge help

[@thensr2011]

Another beautiful project Sal. And that niche was exquisite 👌

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you kindly

[@siddakarim]

Stunning work as usual! 😍

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you! 😊

[@timbaker6033]

Gosh Sal Diblasi you sure need to be thanked you da man ! 😉

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@johns2368]

Thanks for the great tips as usual. I have not tried the Spectralock 1 yet but will soon.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@bobbysamra3671]

Amazing work! What a talent! Great information too!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad you liked it!

[@ARMYROADDOG]

sal your a master of your profession

[@skulijakobsson5116]

Well Done! And thanks for sharing.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertosierra8078]

I like the way you work sal!👍

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks 👍

[@robertgatien2543]

Amazing work 👏

[@aaronsalvesen4553]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you so much!!

[@moeabou9101]

Well explained Sir, job well done. Thank you.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@meximikol]

I would pay this guy whatever the price he gives me. And be happy because I know he’ll do it right. The only thing I would change is the grouting would have preferred black but other than that great work sir.

[@MTLUK]

Nice job helpful tips for the corner 👍

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dtileandremodeling]

Awesome vid Sal ! Herringbone is no joke and I mean no joke !

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks Donie.

[@kamsingh1699]

Sal, wow that looks amazing. Wish I had that skill!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks 👍

[@user-rn5tw3di4t]

Very clean job and without music. Thanks a lot.

[@Chicagocubbiegirl]

Wow, absolutely beautiful.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you very much!

[@Goodoletom916]

Looks awesome

[@Mohsin_Gujjar]

Love and respect from London.. My online tile coach

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@IamSaraDCR]

Beautiful job 👏👌🙌

[@SalDiBlasi]

Many many thanks

[@mister-action1]

Sal, you're the Master!!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you kindly

[@jmhconstserv]

awesome craftsmanship!

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

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A quality, informative and well put together video. Top quality

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Kostek1945]

Just one word AMAZING

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@KadilakHomes]

Great video, super informative! 👍

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching!

[@bethanyhopkins1495]

Beautiful job!

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Beautiful job Sal.......👍

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Thank you kindly

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Well done

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great video. beautiful job!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you very much!

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great stuff thanks!

[@almlikalnaser1]

Amazing,you are a master

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Beautiful work Sir

[@carolinelaferla2802]

Thanks for sharing

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching!

[@tiotheberk]

Good video! Great info, thanks

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@24865943]

Brilliant video Sir. Well explained, this layout can be su h a ball ache if things ain't plumb. Have a good year fella 👍

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, you too!

[@tommywalker5348]

awesome sal. grabbed my phone soon as I woke up👌. joyful

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching my video. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@isanna6075]

Nice work Sal👍

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks 👍

[@MrAbugaarith]

wow... a fantastic job...looks amazing. Now this is what I would pay a tiler to tile instead of attempting it myself... :)

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Love it!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks!!

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Sal is the best!!👌👍🏻

[@SalDiBlasi]

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Thanks!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you.👍🙂

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Nicely done ✊️💯👍

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Thanks for the visit

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Thank you kindly!

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Outstanding

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