Tiling Around A Bathtub Shower

Tiling around a tub shower overview gregory nemec.

Tiling around a bathtub shower.

Marble tile looks extra glam when paired with gold accents and light fixtures. Bathroom shower tile patterns are a great opportunity to highlight other colors and materials for example ragged cut slate in the shower to accent a wood frame tub and plank floors. Today we share 9 quick tips that ll make your project easier and get you great results. Mark the layout lines webb chappell.

Then apply a generous amount of thin set to the bottom bathtub tile and position it 1 8 in. For a tub surround only install the backerboard and tile 12 inches above the tub. Including application of adhesive grout edging strip and cutting. Don t start the first row of tile by resting it against the tub or shower.

Above the lip of the tub. Use a wet saw with a diamond blade to cut all the tiles. Beginners guide tutorial for the diy enthusiast. Divide the dimension in half and make a mark there.

For a shower enclosure extend the tile and the backerboard at least 6 inches above the showerhead. When tiling around a tub mark the first layout line at the vertical edge of the tile next to the tub. To start tiling prepare by running a bead of silicone caulk around the perimeter of the area you are tiling to seal it image 1. How to tile and grout a bathroom wall.

How to tile a tub surround 1. Use the back of a plastic spoon to smooth the caulk. 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. In the end i promise you ll feel more confident tiling a shower and guess what if you have any questions we ll answer them.

Outside the shower some baths may not have a lot of tile. Space between the tub and the tile to allow installation of a flexible bead of caulk. This tip also allows you to wrap tile around tub corners as shown in the photo below. Understand how your bathtub is setup.