Tile Above Tub Surround

Understand how your bathtub is setup.

Tile above tub surround.

For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub. 3 piece direct to stud tub surround in high gloss white is designed to fit 32 in. The tile can either match the surround to blend in and make the entire unit look larger. How to tile a tub surround 1.

For example if one wall s tiled area will measure 36 inches wide by 18 inches high you would draw a rectangle that is 36 inches wide and 18 inches high on a piece of cardboard. This wall set also features 6 corner shelves and 1 center shelf for maximum storage. Mark the layout lines webb chappell. The classic 400 32 in.

Imperial brite white matte 4 8 ceramic tile from the tile shop. This wall set offers an attractive design with the strength and durability of acrylic. When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub. To tile around a tub or shower start by measuring the height of the back wall from the lip of the tub to the top of the area to be tiled.

Follow the order shown in the diagram to snap the rest of the lines. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there. Tile and grout sealer you will want one that doesn t change the color or create shine. If the tub is level start with a full tile at its rim.

Add a few rows of decorative tile above the surround to extend it all the way to the ceiling. Imperial brite white matte 4 8 single bullnose on the short side ceramic tiletile spacers i used 1 8 inch spacers.